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Helen Caudill Clay

April 18, 1927 July 9, 2024
Helen Caudill Clay
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Obituary for Helen Caudill Clay

Helen Caudill Clay peacefully passed away at the age of 97, on July 9, 2024 at Melech Hospice House, surrounded by her family and her beloved caregivers.  Helen lived in Brandon, Florida for fifty years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brandon.


Helen was born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina on April 18, 1927 to Jacob Vern and Ola Kilby Caudill.  She grew up there and in Boone, North Carolina, along with her brother JV Caudill (deceased).  She attended Mars Hill Junior College, as well as Appalachian State Teacher’s College in Boone, NC.  In high school she met her future husband, Kenneth B Clay and they were married until his passing, 67 years later in 2013.


Helen is survived by her three children; Zana Clay of Brandon, FL; Carol Clay Reid of Carmel by the Sea, CA; and Kenneth B Clay, Jr and his wife Deborah of Phoenix, MD.  She received extra special love from her four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  Her life was immeasurably enriched by her four nieces, each of whom called her Sister.  The family also wishes to thank the caregivers that cared for Helen as if she were their own family.


Helen spent her early married life taking care of her husband and children, always finding time to work in her garden as she loved being outdoors.  As am empty-nester, Helen embarked on a real estate career which she tackled like everything else in her life, successfully and wholeheartedly.


At this time, there are no plans in place for a memorial service.  The family requests any acts of remembrance be directed to the Melech Hospice House in her memory.

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