Mrs. Emma Lee Clayton, age 86, of Blairsville, Georgia, formerly of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Blairsville.
Mrs. Clayton was born Friday, August 12, 1921 in Union County, Georgia, to the late Jesse James and Evie Stephens Thomas. A member of South End Baptist Church in Murphy. She was preceded in death by husband, James Allen Clayton.
Survivors include a sister, Georgia Griggs of Blairsville; several nieces and nephews.
At her request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home and graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday from Union Memory Gardens with the Rev. Ray Potts officiating.
The family will receive friends at the cemetery Thursday from 1:30 until 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted Cochran Funeral Home - Blairsville is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.