Clay Lee Rakestraw Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Clay Lee Rakestraw in Cartersville, Georgia, born in Cobb, Georgia, who passed away on March 13, 2024, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Warner Rackley and Nannie Rackley (Freeman); her husband Cleveland Rakestraw (Whitey); her sons, Larry Rakestraw, Jackie Rakestraw and Robbie Rakestraw; and her siblings, Hollis, Vellie, James, Marvin, Willard, Pauline, Homer and Sara.

She is survived by: her children, Ricky Rakestraw, Sheila Burnup and Wanda Mitchell. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored by donations to Poplar Springs Cemetery Fund.