Gloria Clay's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2023 in Grinnell, Iowa

Gloria Clay

September 2, 1927 - December 9, 2023 (96 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Gloria Clay's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2023 in Grinnell, Iowa

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Gloria Clay

September 2, 1927 - December 9, 2023 (96 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Gloria Clay Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gloria Clay of Grinnell, Iowa, who passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gloria Clay to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Sherwood and Ethel Sherwood (Sharp); her husband Max Clay; her son Stephen Clay; and her siblings, Esther, Frank, Gladys, Jay and Marianna.

She is survived by: her children, Dave Clay (Diana) of Scottsdale, AZ and Karen Kruse (Dan) of Ankeny, IA; her grandchildren, Josh Clay (Jen) of Bend, OR and Jamie Tinkle of Flagstaff, AZ; her children, Addy, Ellie, Charlie and Adam Kruse (Angela) of Urbandale, IA; her grandchildren, Ava and Dawson; her son Aaron Kruse (Tara) of Spirit Lake, IA; and her grandson Max.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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