Lou Clayton 's Obituary
LulaBelle "Lou" (Collins) Clayton, 81, of Alliance, passed away with her family at her side on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 4:02 am at Brookdale Senior Living of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio.
Born on November 9, 1936 in Wheelersburg, Ohio to Basil and Sarah Ann (Middleton) Collins, she lived in Alliance for most of her life.
A graduate of Alliance High School, she also attended Mt. Union College. She had been a member of Christ United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She had been a church school teacher, youth counselor, served on the Staff-Parish Relations Committee and Administrative Council. LulaBelle was also employed at Christ United Methodist Church as their Secretary for many years thru four pastorates. She had previously been employed at Mt. Union College, Transue & Williams, Universal Co-Operatives and Alliance Paint.
On June 9, 1963, she married Robert Eugene Clayton in the Sanctuary of Christ United Methodist Church. Since she had worked there as Minister’s Secretary and had served at that time for three ministers, all three officiated at the wedding.
She was a member of B.P.O. Elks, Lodge #467, Ladies Auxiliary, Tannenhauf Ladies League, the Alliance Senior Center and their Senior Bowling League. Both she and Bob had volunteered many hours serving meals, setting up for events, decorating for Christmas, playing shuffleboard, taking bridge lessons, traveling on their bus trips to ballgames, scenic spots and shows.
LulaBelle enjoyed computers, reading, golf, bowling but especially loved her time with family.
Survivors include daughter, DeAnne (Jeffrey) Herald of Wooster, OH; granddaughter, Sarah Lynn Herald of Wooster, OH; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert Eugene Clayton, whom died on April 20, 2017; her parents, Basil and Sarah Ann Collins; two sisters, Diana Moretti and Dora Boschini; and three brothers, Dempsy B. Collins, James Leo Collins and Lowell V. Collins.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Private Funeral Services will follow. Burial will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ United Methodist Church 470 E. Broadway St. Alliance, OH 44601, or to the B.P.O. Elks, Lodge #467, Ladies Auxiliary, 606 Glamorgan St Alliance, OH 44601.
You are invited to view LulaBelle's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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