Margaret Clay
August 12, 1922 — October 6, 2017
Margaret L. Clay, 95, of Van Wert, died Friday morning, Oct. 6, 2017, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 12, 1922, in Van Wert, to Myrtle (Dunlap) Mosier and Lemuel Mosier. Her parents are deceased.
Her husband, Wilmer Clay, is deceased.
Survivors include children, Carole (Vermont) McGillvary and Audrey (Stephan) Snyder, both of Mendon, Ohio, Ricky (Debra) Clay and Jim Clay, both of Van Wert, and Scott (Christopher Johnsen) Clay of Chicago, Illinois; a sister, Dorothy Anderson of Van Wert; grandchildren, Greg (Amy) McGillvary, Lori (Jim) Bader, Kari (Chris) Cron, Steve (Diane) Snyder, Kellie Snyder, Jeff (Beth) Clay, Jesse (Jackie) Clay, Chad Clay, Leann (Jim) Hill, Shaun (Beth) Clay, Sarah (Travis) Stemen, and many great- and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Clay, six brothers, and two sisters.
She served as county matron at the Van Wert County Jail for 16 years. She loved bingo and playing cards.
Service will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. Pastor Greg Rice will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.
Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Community Health Professionals - Hospice.