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Mrs. Bernice “Dickie” Nalls Clayton

09/21/1932 - 01/19/2022

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Obituary For Mrs. Bernice “Dickie” Nalls Clayton

On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, Bernice Nalls Clayton passed away at age 89. Mrs. Clayton was preceded in death by her parents C.L. and Evelyn Nalls; daughter, Annette Fruit and siblings, Doris Jean Lewis and David A. Nalls.

She is survived by children, Katherine, Carl, David Michael (Ronda) and Melissa; four grandchildren, Tara, Anika (Cameron), Geoffrey and Taylor; two great-grandchildren, Jillian and Cameron; sister, Annette De L’Eveille and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Before retirement, Bernice worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse, which including caring for others at Appalachian Regional Hospitals, Southern West Virginia Clinic, and the New River Health Center. She was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, loved gardening and had a passion for creating beautiful artworks. She served as a Board of Directors member for the Fayette County Libraries and was a lifelong member of the United Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Hope, WV, where she dutifully served for many years as the Church Clerk.

She’ll be remembered for her loving kindness and connection to everyone.

Sincere appreciation for the attentive and caring in-home assistance provided by Hospice of Southern West Virginia.

Any donations of sympathy can be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley

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01/31/2022

Debbie Walker

My condolences to the family, Dickie and the entire family were so special to me growing up in Mt Hope, those memories are forever. Debbie Walker
01/27/2022

BARBARA Claytor

Sending our sympathy to the Clayton family & pray God blesses each of you with comfort, strength, and peace. Mrs. Clayton was our nurse when we were expecting our first child. So professional & caring. A beautiful lady! Through family history research, we found that the Claytons & Claytors are intertwined. God bless! CW & BARBARA CLAYTOR
01/25/2022

Beverly Walker Raynor

Condolences to the Clayton family. Ms. Dickie & my mother were best friends. I'll always remember how kind & fun loving she was to us. We loved spending time with the family. Praying for comfort and peace for all of you. Rest peacefully Ms. Dickie. Beverly Walker Raynor 🙏🏽
01/24/2022

Delena Jones

My condolences to my cousins Carl, Michael & Missey in the loss of their mother. Cousin Dickey was a very sweet but out spoken lady whom I will never forget her being there when we lost our Mother. I am praying for the family that God will comfort you at this time and time to come. Love Delena
01/21/2022

Hope Mays

My condolences to the family your cousin Hope Mays
01/20/2022

Lisa Williams
01/20/2022

Kristie Parker

My condolences to her family. Bernice was my neighbor for 17 years. Would do anything for her she always knew she could call us if she needed anything. She will be missed! She always had a smile on her face and loved her little doggie 💕 Sending Prayers 🙏
01/19/2022

Celeste and Michael Morgan

She started out my classmates mom. Then she was my nurse when I was pregnant with my first son. Later we became co workers and co church members and last but not least friends. She was loved and will be missed. Love and prayers to your family. Celeste (Hope) and Michael Morgan