Betty Clayton

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Clayton of Tupelo, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 7, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Clayton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cleburn Anderson Robison (Betty) and Mattie Lou Johnson Robison; her husband Gene Clayton; her son Noah Michael Clayton; and her brothers, David Robison and Gerald Wayne Robison.

She is survived by: her children, Vicki Reese, Phyllis Bailey (Frank) and Dewayne Clayton (Shonda); her grandchildren, Brad Reese (Darci), Brian Reese (Kim), Justin Reese, Brittany Taylor (Ethan), Cory Bailey (Hannah), Danielle Thomas (Christian) and Preston Smith; and her siblings, Elizabeth Stephens, Brenda Rakestraw, Martha Causey and Kenneth Robison (Billie Jane). She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Jefferson Street Chapel of Pegues Funeral Directors (535 W Jefferson St, Tupelo, MS 38804). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 10th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.