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Marjorie Dean Clayton, Taylor Co., KY native (1928-2015)

'Dean brightened any room as she always had a smile on her face, a sparkle in her eyes and a hat on her head. She put others first, and her positive spirit and attitude were contagious. From being the life of the party-singing, dancing or cheering-to being a friend to all, Dean was truly one of a kind. She loved her family, her friends, the friends of her children and grandchildren, high school football, Sudoku and crossword puzzles, the Kentucky Derby, her country and living. While she will be missed, her vibrant spirit and entertaining stories will be remembered and celebrated.'

Marjorie Dean Clayton, known by her friends as Deanie and her family as Mammy, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.

There will be a celebration of the life of Marjorie Dean Beard Clayton at 1pmCT, Monday, December 21, 2015, at the Martin Center, 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN. She requested that attendees meet someone new at her party, and to honor her request, a meet and greet will be held from 12pmNoonCT, until 1pmCT.



Marjorie Dean Beard Clayton, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2015)

Dean was born in Campbellsville, Taylor County, KY, on March 11, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Oscar Winfrey and Edith Chelf Beard. She died Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at the age of 87 years, eight months, and 13 days.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Fred Ross Clayton, daughter Debra Dean Clayton and brothers W. R. and Louis Beard.

She is survived by the following:
  • Son: Craig Clayton (Anita) and daughter Carol Birdsong (David)

  • Five grandchildren: Lauren Lester (Micah), Louis Clayton, Matt, Carson and Ross Birdsong

  • Three great grandchildren: Ella, Clayton and Emory Lester

  • and too many friends to name
As a teacher, Dean influenced the lives of thousands of students by sharing her knowledge along with her positive outlook on life. During her 42 year career, she taught in Cave City, Crittenden County, Caldwell County and Christian County, KY and Cheatham County, TN

Dean brightened any room as she always had a smile on her face, a sparkle in her eyes and a hat on her head. She put others first, and her positive spirit and attitude were contagious. From being the life of the party-singing, dancing or cheering-to being a friend to all, Dean was truly one of a kind. She loved her family, her friends, the friends of her children and grandchildren, high school football, Sudoku and crossword puzzles, the Kentucky Derby, her country and living. While she will be missed, her vibrant spirit and entertaining stories will be remembered and celebrated.

Dean treasured her poker and bridge friends at the Martin Center with whom she spent the last eight years, and she was a proud member of the Card Crusaders, supporting the Center and its members.

Her going away party will be held at the Martin Center at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Card Crusaders in care of Fifty Forward Martin Center, 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027.

Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, in charge of arrangements.

Send condolences to the family of Marjorie Dean Beard Clayton



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