Patricia Benfer Clay Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Patricia Benfer Clay of Saline, Michigan, born in Toledo, Ohio, who passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilson Benfer and Marjorie Benfer (Baringer); her daughter Kathleen Clay; and her husband James "Duke" Clay. She is survived by: her children, Karen Folger (Chris) and Steve Clay (Teresa); her grandchildren, Stephen Kroodsma, Michael Folger, Brian Kroodsma, Braxton Clay, Jillian Arrington (Wesley) and Rylee Clay; her great grandchild Wesley Folger; and her siblings, Judith Price, David Benfer (Mary) and Richard Benfer. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Saline (143 E Michigan Ave, Saline, MI 48176). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions in Pat's name may be made to Saline Area Social Service, the Alzheimer's Association, the American Cancer Society, or the First Presbyterian Church of Saline.