Glenda Kay Clayton

Glenda “Kasey” Kay Clayton, 78, of Athens, passed away on July 20, 2025. Born on July 10, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Ben Kay and Mary Annice Kay.

Kasey attended Athens First United Methodist Church where she was a long-time member of the United Methodist Women’s group, Circle 4, and member of the Cornerstone Sunday School Class. She retired from Whit Davis Elementary School working as a classroom paraprofessional before spending the remainder of her time working in the media center. Kasey loved sports, going to the theatre for a play or musical, Jekyll Island which she visited regularly with family and friends, and was so fond of Children’s books, she had hundreds in her collection.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Johnson.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, William Clayton; children, Jennifer Frost and Benjamin Clayton (Maria Locke); grandchildren, Clay Frost, Eli Frost, Roxanna Clayton, Cash Clayton; brother-in-law, Kenneth Johnson.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Athens First United Methodist Church with a reception to follow. Flowers are accepted or contributions in memory of Glenda may be made to LoveCraft Athens online at https://www.lovecraftathens.org/donate or a charity of your choice.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens is entrusted with arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.