Wanda Elaine (Milford) Clay went to be with the Lord December 16, 2011. She was born in Timpson, TX, April 23, 1932, to Simmie and Thelma (Bussey) Milford. Wanda was 79 years of age.

Wanda graduated from Timpson High School in 1950. She then worked for Bell Telephone Company as a telephone operator in her younger years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She taught Sunday School for many years, she loved the Lord, and was of Baptist faith. She was a people person, loved to talk and never met a stranger.

Wanda Clay was preceded in death by her parents Simmie and Thelma (Bussey) Milford, two brothers Kenneth Paul Milford and Damon Earl Milford, and one son Gerry Michael Clay.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Harold Clay of Lake Jackson, TX; son Jeffery Clay of Lake Jackson; daughters Debbie Klatt and Lisa Chapman, both of Lake Jackson; sister Sue Milford Belflower and husband Steve of Laneville, TX; daughter-in-law Belinda Clay of Loganville, GA; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

To convey condelences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

Courtesy of Shelby County Today located at www.shelbycountytoday.com