Suellen Clay Obituary

We bid farewell to Suellen Clay (Keyser, West Virginia), born in Petersburg, West Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 6, 2025 at the age of 88. Suellen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Suellen Clay to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Solomon Gaiter and Mabel Gaiter (Redman); her siblings, George "Bill" Gaiter, Ardella Redman (Gaiter), John N. Gaiter, Willie Ralph Gaiter, Vernon Gaiter, Mary Elizabeth Gaiter and Evaline Gaiter; her daughters, Llewendolyn Clay and Cynthia Stradwick (Clay); and her former husband Russell Clifton Clay, Sr..

She is survived by: her children, Russell "Rusty" Clay, Jr. (Lois) of New Creek, WV, Leontyne Peck (Lyle) of Lake Monticello, VA and Roderick O. Clay (Joann) of Chesapeake, VA.; her grandchildren, Douglas Clay (Flo), Shamona Spencer, Aleisha Garland (Charles), Amber Clay, Andrea Clay, Russell Clay, III (Danielle), Raphael Clay (Sammie), Whitney Clay, Alexis Peck and Erica Clay; her great grandchildren, Jarrel Clay, Gerry Cook, II, Guy Thomas, II, Kaden Garland, Kyren Garland, Keenan Redman, Avion Redman, Ava Clay, Nyah Harrison, Eli Myers, Lenox Clay, Jorydan Hart and Randell Holt III; her nephew Wayne Redman of Baltimore; and her close friends, Wanda Twyman, Beverly Hill, Barbara Beckwith, Darlene Harman and Connie Hayes.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Smith Funeral Home ~ Keyser Chapel (85 S Main St, Keyser, WV 26726). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.

The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901 in honor and memory of Suellen Clay.