Frances F Clay

ROCKY MOUNT – Frances Frazier Clay, age 79, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Born in Nash County, NC on May 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Albert “Dick” Frazier and Sarah “Sadie” Frazier. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James “Jim” Frazier.

Frances leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 59 years, Bobby Marvin Clay, Sr.; son, Bobby “Marty” Clay, Jr. and wife, Kim, of Rocky Mount; and daughters, Robin E. Clay and fiancé, Don Clayton, Jr., of Hillsborough; and Pamela “Pam” Adams and husband, Wiley, of Apex. She is also survived by grandchildren, Sherry L. Powers (Patrick), Ashley E. Dickens (Michael), Sarah C. Dickens (Mel), Jamie L. Coppedge, and Katie R. Clay; great-grandchildren, Blakely Powers, Adam Powers, Layla Almeida, Kayleb Almeida, Jaylinn Robinson, Madilin Robinson; and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor C.J. Cauble and Dr. Harry Fowler officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

The family would like to thank Dr. David Browder and his staff, as well as caregiver, Phyllis L. Cone for their dedicated service in caring for Frances. A special thank you to Southside Baptist Church for their support and prayers during this most difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC 27822.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.