Julia Clay

Julia Vee (Green) Clay began her journey in life on March 10th, 1933 in the Barber community, the daughter of Robert Lee and Viola (Cole) Green. Julia was one of eight children, having three brothers and four sisters. On January 23rd, 1948, she married her soulmate and help mate, James Andrew Clay Jr. or “June” as she lovingly knew him. Together they shared over 62 years of memories and were blessed with eight children. Julia possessed a servant’s heart that was truly a God-given gift and would use it to serve others throughout her life. An amazing seamstress, she worked many years for a sewing company, crafting lovely dresses for babies before she started a career in Home Health. As time went on, she would bring that same love and care to her family as a homemaker and took such pride in tending to their every need. She was faithful to care for her siblings as they got older and was very close to her son, Robert that lived next door to her. She was an amazing cook and could make Spanish rice and brown beans like no other, not to mention her orange ice box cake and holiday fixings, to just name a few. Julia’s door was always open and made sure no one went hungry. She cherished the company of her family and gathering for the holidays. No matter what she was cooking up, she could be found with her infamous Pepsi in hand and little sidekick, baby by her side. Her focus was continually on others, never herself. She was loving, compassionate and cherished her family, especially her grandbabies. Julia was called from her labors on May 25th, 2023 at the age of 90 years old. She had such a big heart that will truly leave a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Those that have gone on before her include her husband, her parents, two sons, Jimmy Dewayne Clay and Andy Clay, two daughters, Patricia Ann Vann and Tania Clay, three brothers, Virgil Green, Charlie Green and Don Green, along with four sisters, Florence Eden, Lottie Clay, Callie Ferrell and Johnnie Mae Davis, and grandson, Brent Clay.

Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Tim Clay and wife Vickie of Beggs, OK and Robert Clay of Tahlequah, OK, two daughters, Sonia Boswell and husband Rick of Park Hill, OK and Tonia Ward and husband Darren of Claremore, OK, one daughter-in-law, Sara Clay and one son-in-law, Jack Vann, both of Inola, OK. She also leaves thirteen grandchildren, Jackson Vann, Sam Vann, Joe Don Clay, Mary Ann Gramm, Tammie Clay, Eric Clay, Kassandra Kouplen, Justin Clay, Katelyn Buzzard, Ashley Kelley, Hannah Boswell, and Chelsey Carnes as well as many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, a special family friend, Sparky Maxwell and Julie’s little dog, Baby, along with a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

Julia Clay, age 90, of Welling, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Julia was born in Barber, Oklahoma.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 11:00am at Park Hill Cemetery with Chaplain Rodnie Groomer officiating.

Serving as pallbearers are Rick Boswell, Darren Ward, Sam Vann, Corey Vann, Zachary Vann, Kodey Kelley and Johnathon Buzzard. Honorary pallbearers for Julia are Jack Vann, Jackson Vann, Sparky Maxwell, Tim Clay and Eric Clay.

A visitation for Julia will be held Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

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