Patricia Jean Clay

Patricia Jean Clay passed away October 3, 2023. She was born February 21, 1938 in Wheeler County, Texas, to the late Billy and Marie Darnell. Pat was the loving wife of Royce Clay for 66 years and 9 months, a minister’s wife, who encouraged others in so many ways, visiting sick or bereaved, cooking everything for others, church family or grandkid’s favorite things. Neighbors and friends knew Pat would help anytime, even if her health was ailing. She kept grandkids continually, days or even a special sleepover to do that child’s favorite things. Watermelons, kiddie pools, tree swings, homemade cookies and ice cream. Pat then became a great Gran and spoiling was at a new level, making tents or huge box forts with markers and colors there was no limit to the fun!

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Royce Clay Sr. of Lubbock; daughter Brenda Conner and husband, Steven of Lubbock, brother, Billy Darnell and wife, Sheila of Amarillo, sister Karen Speer and husband, Edgar of Waco, brother in law Ralph Van Wagner of O’Fallon, Il; Linda Black Clay, precious daughter-in-law, who took loving care of Royce Don Jr until his passing; grandchildren Adam Clay Lloyd and wife Crystal of Colorado City, TX, Abigail Patrice Lloyd of Lubbock, J.D. Clay and wife, Katy of Frisco, TX , Joni Clay Abel and husband Justin of San Angelo, TX; Great grandchildren Kayden Lloyd, Gage Lloyd and Bryce Lloyd, June Abel, Stella Jo Lloyd, Nolan Clay and Genevieve Clay (six weeks old). Pat adored puppy dog Roxie Clay-adopted and a rescue, who rescued Royce and Patricia.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Marie Darnell, a son Royce Clay, Jr, a sister, Linda Van Wagner and a granddaughter, Katy Clay.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Lodge, 3511 10th Street Lubbock, TX or the

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research at michaeljfox.org

The family would like to thank everyone for the outgoing of support during this difficult time.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Patricia Clay Saturday October 07, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Milwaukee Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for the Clay family.