Barbara Ann Clayton

Herrin- Barbara Ann Clayton, 76, of Carbondale died at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, April 26, 2004 at her sons home in Georgia. Barbara was born on January 22, 1928 in Herrin to Everett & Dexter (Howell) Wade. She married Kenneth Clayton on December 26, 1942 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1996. She was retired and worked as a tax preparer for H&R Block. Mrs. Clayton was a member of Cottage Home Baptist Church in Carbondale and the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Sierra Club, and the Wilderness Society. SURVIVORS: Son & dau in law- Russell Lynn & Anne Clayton- Showlow, AZ Son & dau in law- Danny Lee & Faye Clayton- Carbondale Son & dau in law- Ricky & Judith Clayton- Lawrenceville, GA Eleven Grandchildren Fourteen Great Grandchildren Bro & sis in law- Everett Russell & Dorothy Wade- New Port Richey, FL Several nieces & nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister; Dorthella McVey, and brother in law; John McVey. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Pastor Tommy Monroe will officiate. Burial will follow at Blairsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-9:00 PM, Friday, April 30, 2004 at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.