Margaret Clay's Obituary
Margaret Clay, (nee Moore), age 82, of Hiram, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Man, W.Va., on October 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Inez (Koontz) Moore. Margaret enjoyed gardening and canning vegetables and loved celebrating Christmas where she could spoil and spend time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren.
On March 26, 1971, Margaret married Joe Clay who preceded her in death on January 9, 2020. Also preceding her in death are her siblings Betty Mayer, Opal Wilson, Sue Anderson, Dona Crabtree, Pat Moore and Ken Moore. Surviving are her children Karen (Michael) Resh of Mantua, Joey Clay of Hiram, Kimberly Mate of Hiram and step daughter Joanne (Al) Masciarelli of Cleveland, Ohio; grandchildren, Mikey, Donnie, Michael, Larry, Megan, Tiffany, Courtney, Katy, Ashley, Joseph and Taylor; and 23 great-grandchildren; special niece and nephew Anna and Kenny Peterson and many other nieces and nephews; dearest family friends, Brian and Lisa, and a long list of loving neighbors.
Calling hours will be Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Green Funeral Care, 4668 Pioneer Trail at the corner of St. Rt. 44, Mantua, Ohio 44255 from 1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. where her service will begin at 3:00 P.M. Her obituary, video tribute, condolences and memories may be viewed at www.Greenfuneralcare.com.
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