Elsie Jeanetta CLAYTON

COLLEY, Elsie Jeanetta (Clayton), September 10, 1941 - June 15, 2008 - 66, East Preston, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Dartmouth General Hospital with her family by her side. Born September 10, 1941, in East Preston, she was a daughter of the late Douglas and Hilda (Ross) Clayton. She was a loving, caring and beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and sister, with a big heart. She is survived by sons, Roy, Dartmouth; Rodney, East Preston; Virgil (Niki), Vancouver B.C.; George Trevor (Lisa), Calgary Alta.; Douglas, Dartmouth; daughters, Cheryl (Milton Sparks) Dartmouth; Zelda, Ottawa Ont.; Joy, Dartmouth; Charnell, East Preston; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Johnson, Toronto, Ont.; godson, Samuel Provo III; father-in-law, George Colley Sr.; sisters-in-law; Doressa (Steven Norton), Juanita (Willard Norton), Dana (Bernard Provo Jr.); brothers-in-law, Arnold (Yvonne), Allan (Madeline) and John (Rose), all of East Preston; Steven, Dartmouth; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by husband, George Colley Jr.; brother, Douglas Clayton Jr.; sisters, Hilda Slawter, Mary and Myrtle Clayton; mother-in- law, Lillian V. Colley; maternal grandparents, David and Christina Ross; paternal grandparents, George and Fanny (Earle) Clayton. She was a faithful member of the East Preston United Baptist Church for over 30 years where she held several positions in the East Preston Ladies Auxiliary. She was an active member of the East Preston Massed Choir, and a member of the East Preston Seniors Organization. She was also a former member of the East Preston Lioness, and East Preston Red Cross, holding various positions in both organizations. The family would like to express a sincere appreciation to Dr. Duke and the nurses of the 4th floor of Dartmouth General Hospital. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Visitation and Ladies Auxiliary memorial service will be held Sunday, June 22, from 7-9 p.m. in East Preston United Baptist Church, 206 Upper Partridge Dr., East Preston. Funeral service to be held Monday, June 23, at 2 p.m. in East Preston United Baptist Church, Rev. Ogueri Ohanaka officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East Preston Ladies Auxiliary. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com