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Neva Kate Sanford Clayton

February 20, 1926 — April 27, 2021

Neva Kate Sanford Clayton was born in Saltillo, Tennessee on February 20, 1926, the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Bingham Sanford. On December 22, 1956, she was united in marriage to Shirley Neal Clayton, who preceded her in death on December 25, 2000.

Neva retired from Harwood Manufacturing Company and had been a member of Adamsville Baptist Church.

For the past seven years, her daughter Connie, has lived with her and cared for her. Neva departed this life on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the age of 95 years, 2 months, and 7 days.

She is survived by her daughter, Connie Clayton of Savannah, Tennessee; son, Kenneth Varnell of McDonough, Georgia; sister, Eunice Blankenship of Arkansas; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Neva was preceded in death by her siblings, Josephine Sanford, Maxine Surratt, Lois Sanford, and Jim Sanford.
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Friday, April 30, 2021

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Friday, April 30, 2021

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