Mary Margaret Clayton Obituary

Mary M. Clayton, age 96, passed away quietly on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Sunrise of Saber Springs senior care facility. Mary was born in Greenville, Texas to Phil and Eva Chappell on June 1, 1924. Her mother died from complications of birth and Mary was entrusted to a cherished Aunt and Uncle to be raised. Following graduation from high school, Mary attended one year at East Texas College before marrying and settling down to raise three children.

That marriage did not succeed and she subsequently married Al Clayton, a career Navy man, and they moved to San Diego, CA in 1955. Mary's focus her whole life was on her faith and her family. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of San Diego for over 50 years. Mary is preceded in death by her loving parents who raised her, three brothers, and her adoring husband.

Mary was a lover of sports and all things Texas. She never lost her Texas accent. She will be remembered for her strong sense of family, her kindness, sense of humor, warmth, and the way she always made guests feel welcome in her home. Mary will be interred at El Camino Memorial Park. There will be a family only memorial service.