Dorothy "Dot" G. Clayton

Funeral services for Ms. Dorothy "Dot" G. Clayton will begin at 3:00 pm Monday, April 22, 2019, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Carl White officiating. Interment will be held at Clayton Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Dorothy “Dot” Griffin Clayton went home to be with the Lord April 16, 2019 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian.

Ms. Clayton was born September 5, 1921 to William and Lona Griffin. She grew up in Meridian and graduated from Meridian High School. In June of 1942 she married William E. Clayton of Lauderdale and they made their home in Meridian; raising two sons and helping raise four grandchildren. Mr. Clayton passed away in 1986. MS. Clayton worked at various times in retail, insurance, real estate and as a bookkeeper for her husband’s business. But her first loves were her church, her home and family and her flowers.

Ms. Dot was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church and served there in WMU and Sunday School, teaching eight-year-olds for forty years. She was a member of the Garden Study Club, served as its president, and was active in its programs and flower shows. Ms. Clayton studied for several years to become a master judge and won numerous top show prizes for her arrangements. She loved to craft and decorate, often employing her skills for church events. Beloved “Mammaw” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she enjoyed cooking and entertaining family in her home.

Survivors include sons, William E. Clayton, Jr. (Jan), Tom Clayton (Peggy); grandchildren, Sean Clayton (Erica), Jason Clayton (Danielle), Adam Clayton (Brenda); great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Nolan, Madelyn, Liam, Averie, Logan, Connor, and Delilah Clayton. One Sister, Beulah G Copeland as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Ms. Clayton is preceded in death by her husband, William E. Clayton, Sr.; parents William and Lona Griffin; siblings, Faye Green, Tera Yinson, and Ed Griffin. Granddaughter, Brandy Clayton.

The family request donations be made to Highland Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com

The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until service time at the funeral home, Monday, April 22, 2019.