Clara E. Bay
Clara E. Bay, 71, of Sullivan, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was at her home, surrounded by her loving family, and had been battling cancer.
Clara Elizabeth Babb was born in Jacksonville, AR on August 19, 1950 to Dennis Dillard and Margaret (Davis) Babb. She was united in marriage to Earney Bay on October 1, 1976. Earney’s job required them to live in several different places over the years, but they returned to Sullivan over 20 years ago. Clara was employed by Thurmond Construction for 20 years and then as a greeter for a local bank. She was a member of First Assembly of God church where she sang in the choir and attended the senior’s group. Clara was a wonderful Christian woman. She loved to shop and always looked her best. Clara also enjoyed visiting with family and friends and going out to eat with them. She was loved by many nieces, nephews, and family from Arkansas. Clara will be missed by her family, church family, and many friends.
Clara is survived by her stepson, Robert Mott and wife Laurie of Florida; two step grandchildren, Blake and Kayla Mott; in-laws, Alice and Reverend Jimmy Rogers of Sullivan, MO; brothers and sisters-in-law: Barbara Tutterrow and husband Richard of Sullivan, MO, Jim Bay and wife Sandy of Eminence, MO, and Pam Stricklin and husband Kevin of Sullivan, MO; many nieces, nephews, other extended relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earney Bay; one stillborn son, Shannon Bay; her parents, Dennis and Margaret Babb; three brothers: Dennis, James, and Tommy Babb; and one sister, Denise Babb; her father in law, James Bay Sr.; and a brother in law, Rick Bay.
Memorial services were 11 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2022 at First Assembly of God Church in Sullivan with Pastor Kyle Phillips officiating. Following the service, Clara will be laid to rest beside her husband Earney in Stanton Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, prior to the service at First Assembly of God.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial contributions to be given toward her funeral costs.
Online condolences may be made to Clara’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan.