ZONIA CLAY

Zonia Clay, 86, of LaBelle, Mo., passed away August 12, 2024 in La Belle Mo.

Zonia was born November 14, 1937 in Edina Mo., to Jessie and Leona Perkins. She married the love of her life, Robert (Boulder) Clay on February 11, 1956 in La Belle Mo.

Survivors include a daughter, Tricie (Adalberto) Sanchez of Davie Fla.; son, Kyle (Beth) Clay of LaBelle Mo.; fifteen grandchildren, Marcus (Kristin) Dilligard of Knoxville Tenn., Gregory (Desarae) Dilligard of Williamstown Mo., Phylicia (Herre) Manley of Chicago Ill.; Esteban Sanchez of Laurel Maryland, Adrienna Sanchez of Des Moines, Ia., Gabriella of Sanchez Davie, Fla., Jamae Humphrey of Armstrong Mo., Kirsten Lehenbauer of Quincy Ill., Shayla (Terron) Curry of Katy Tx., Janae (Demetrius) Anderson of Waterloo Ia., Dion Clay of Jacksonville Fla., Jackie (Rahnn) Haggins of St. Albans N.Y., Cameron Clay of LaBelle Mo., Geoff (Katherine) Westhoff of New London Mo., Tamara (Kevin) Novel of Blue Springs Mo.; forty-two great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Gloria Perkins of Canton Mo., and Shiela Shaw of Quincy Ill.; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Zonia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter and son, Donna and Michael Dilligard; one brother, Michael Perkins; and three sisters, Circa Clay, Pat Dawson, and Debra Perkins.

Zonia loved the Lord, and was known as a true prayer warrior. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir. She was also a member of the Martha K. Majors Club in Quincy Ill. Zonia loved spending time with her family, traveling, shopping, and watching her grandchildren live life. Zonia worked at Prairie View/Country Aire Retirement Estate in Lewistown Mo., for over fifty years, a member of American Legion Auxiliary, and volunteered for the Northeast Missouri Food Bank for many years.

Zonia’s Celebration of Life visitation was held August 16 at Coder Funeral Home in La Belle Mo.

Funeral services were held August 17, 2024 at Coder Funeral Home. Pastor James Salter officiated. Pallbearers: Marcus Dilligard, Gregory Dilligard, Cameron Clay, Geoff Westhoff, Kyle Clay, and Adalberto Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers: Esteban Sanchez, Roy Lewis Sr, LaVon Baker, Reggie Westhoff, Dan Simmons.

Burial was at the La Belle Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Northeast Missouri for the wonderful care, Angie Clay for the support and knowledge, Ella Clay and Dee Raleigh for assisting with her homecare, as well as the many who have prayed for Zonia this year. She has indeed been healed.

Memorials may be made to the family c/o Kyle Clay.