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Zenobia E Clayton 1901 - 1993
Zenobia Ethelyn (McGee) Clayton of Wiggins, Stone County, MS was born on July 28, 1901, and died at age 91 years old on May 11, 1993 in Hattiesburg, Forrest County. Zenobia Clayton was buried at New Welcome Hill Cemetery in Hattiesburg.
Wiggins, Stone County, MS 39577
July 28, 1901
Mississippi, United States
May 11, 1993
Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi, United States
Female
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Zenobia Ethelyn (McGee) Clayton's History: 1901 - 1993
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Zenobia Ethelyn (McGee) Clayton was born to William McGee (1872 - 1968) and Mary E. McGee 1876 - 1954). Both of her parents were born in Mississippi. She had ten siblings: Lenolia, Portia, Clifton A., Veronica, Cysta, Willimine, Charrity, Zerta W., William Jr., and Clothilde McGee. She also had a half-brother, Dewey I. McGee. Zenobia McGee married James C. Clayton (1902 - 1997) and they had one daughter, Jamesena Wilhelmina Clayton (1927 - 1997). Zenobia was a distinguished teacher with a long list of accomplishments. See Zenobia E Clayton: Obituary.
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07/281901July 28, 1901BirthdateMississippi United StatesBirthplaceADVERTISEMENT BY
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Zenobia was Black. Her parents were born in Mississippi.
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Born and raised in Mississippi, Zenobia died in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at the age of 91. She is buried in New Welcome Hill Cemetery, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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Zenobia earned a bachelor's degree in education from Alcorn College and a master's degree in education from New York University. In addition, she received a certificate of advance study in education while working on her doctorate at New York University.
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Zenobia became a member of Holmes Chapel United Methodist Church in Pearlington at an early age, and then became a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Wiggins. Mississippi.
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She began her teaching career at Stone County Training School, later known as Locker High, Stone High School and Booker T. Consolidated School for Vets in Bond. She also taught on the Gulf Coast and later returned to Stone County as principal of Booker T. Consolidated School for Vets and Locker High School. She retired from the school system in March 1968, but not from teaching after her retirement, she received a STAR Teacher Award from the Mississippi Economic Council - the State Chamber of Commerce during a "This is Your Life" Program. She also recieved an award for her outstanding teaching from the Vice President Herbert Humphrey.
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Over the years, Zenobia served in the following positions at her church: Sunday School teacher, lay leader, superintendent, secretary of the Sunday School, secretary for the United Methodist women and pianist. She also was involved in community affairs for many years and taught music to many children in the Stone County area. She was a charter member of the Z.E. Clayton Federation Club of Colored Women, which presented more than 30 scholarships to Stone High School students; a charter member of the Retired Teachers Association of Stone County; a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the American Association for Retired Persons. She also was a volunteer member of the Stone County Hospital Auxiliary Club. Zenobia married James C. Clayton and they had one daughter, Jamesena Wilhelmina Clayton (1927 - 1997). he was survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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05/111993May 11, 1993Death dateUnknownHattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi United StatesCause of deathDeath locationADVERTISEMENT BY
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mm/dd/yyyyFuneral dateNew Welcome Hill Cemetery in Hattiesburg, MSBurial location
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ZENOBIA E. CLAYTON Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion United Methodist Church for Zenobia E. Clayton, 91, of Wiggins, who died May 11, 1993, at Methodist Hospital in Hattiesburg. The Reverend Robert Pittman will officiate. Interment will be in New Welcome Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Clayton eared a bachelor's degree in education from Alcorn College and a master's degree in education from New York University. In addition, she received a certificate of advance study in education while working on her doctorate at New York University. She began her teaching career at Stone County Training School, later known as Locker High, Stone High School and Booker T. Consolidated School for Vets in Bond. She also taught on the Gulf Coast and later returned to Stone County as principal of Booker T. Consolidated School for Vets and Locker High School. She retired from the school system in March 1968, but not from teaching after her retirement, she received a STAR Teacher Award from the Mississippi Economic Council - the State Chamber of Commerce during a "This is Your Life" Program. She also recieved an award for her outstanding teaching from the Vice President Herbert Humphrey. She became a member of Holmes Chapel United Methodist Church in Pearlington at an early age, and then became a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Wiggins. Over the years, she served in the following positions: Sunday School teacher, lay leader, superintendent, secretary of the Sunday School, secretary for the United Methodist women and pianist. She also was involved in community affairs for many years and taught music to many children in the Stone County area. She was a charter member of the Z.E. Clayton Federation Club of Colored Women, which presented more than 30 scholarships to Stone High School students; a charter member of the Retired Teachers Association of Stone County; a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the American Association for Retired Persons. She also was a volunteer member of the Stone County Hospital Auxiliary Club. Survivors include one daughter, Jamesena Gardner of Wiggins; one sister, Clothilde L. Mack of Shreveport, Louisiana; one foster daughter, Essie Lee Husband of Wiggins; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the church. Owens and Sons Funeral Home in Hattiesburg is in charge of arrangements. - Hattiesburg American (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) Saturday, May 15, 1993 on page 6.ADVERTISEMENT BYLooking for more information?
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