Clara May Wilkey age 67, passed away Monday October 7, 2019 at her residence in Smithville.

She was born March 12, 1952 to her parents the late Henry H. and Ruby Elizabeth Thomason Hale.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 2 infant siblings; sister-in-law, Cynthia Hale. Mrs. Wilkey was a homemaker and attended Gospel Lighthouse Church.

She is survived by her husband, Phillip Wilkey of Smthville; daughter, April Wilkey; step-daughter, Candida Snead; step-sons, R. J. Wilkey, and J. P. Wilkey; three step-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Steve (Linda) Hale, Thomas Ray "Red" Hale, Betty (Lonnie) Pack, Leroy (Penny) Hale, Charlie (Ellen) Hale, Pauline Crook, John (Candy) Hale; a host of nieces and nephews along with great nieces and nephews who loved her dearly; special nurses, Beverly Cook, Pam Parham, Christiana Pagano.

Funeral service was held October 11, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Richard Edwards officiating. Burial followed in the Peeled Chestnut Cemetery.

The family has asked in lieu of flowers, donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with the funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers included Johnny Hall, Anthony Hale, Frank Wilkey, Logan Murphy, Timothy Hale, and Terry Hale.

Honorary pallbearers were Leroy “Chip” Hale, Ricky Hall II, Larry Stump, Josh Crook, and Josh Carlton.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

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