Effie “Cricket” Marie Stiles Clayton, 80, of Murphy, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Murphy Rehab & Nursing.
She was a native of Cherokee County, and the daughter of the late Rev. Noah and Tempa Stiles. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Clayton; son, Bobby Clayton; and daughter, Charlene Henderson.
She is survived by four grandchildren, Danny and Barry Clayton, Dwayne and Jessica Henderson and their families; one daughter-in-law, Sandy Ashe; a very special nephew, Jason Mann; brother, Walter Stiles; four sisters, Stella Mann, Jeanette Ray, Geraldine Wray and Rosa Mae Green;and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Burial will be in Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
You may send tributes to the Clayton family at www.townson-rose.com.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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