Macy Helen Clay

Helen Clay, 94, passed away December 3, 2022, with her family present. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Archie Clay. They raised six children; James Hooks, George Baumley (wife Danielle), Jeanette McCain (husband Marc), Marlene George (husband Joe), William Clay and Robert Clay (wife Robin). She and Archie had 16 grandchildren; Cindy Lohr, Tom Baumley, David Baumley, Erin Baumley, Katie Baumley, Ken Kramarich, Jeremy Mills, Robert Mills, Justin Mills, Christopher Clay, Sarah Pouliot, Emma Persson and Hannah Gerz. Additionally, she has twenty-one great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Born and raised near Jacksonville, FL, Helen graduated from high school and completed an associate's degree in Business. She and Archie raised six children while serving in the Navy stationed in Florida, South Carolina, Michigan, North Carolina, Iceland. After a civil service station in Cuba, they finally settled in Pensacola in 1987. Helen spent countless hours volunteering with organizations Such as the Myrtle Grove Women’s Club (as president), Warrington Women’s Elkettes, and the Pensacola Veterans' Clinic. She and Archie attended Lillian United Methodist Church and volunteered there as well. Among her greatest joys for the last 56 years has been the role of grandmother. From the moment her grandchildren were born, she was always a strong presence in their lives. Helen was always ready to assist her family and friends with any need they had. Helen has left precious memories for all who knew her. She will be greatly missed and forever loved. It is of great comfort that she is in the arms of her savior.

A Celebration of her Life is set for December 9, 2022, at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Pensacola, Florida at 3:00PM. May God bless all who read and hear this and live a life reflecting God's mercy, grace, and love.

The Wife of Noble Character

10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

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