Mrs. Shirley Elaine Kendrick Clay, age 87, of Rome, GA (formerly of Summerville), died Monday, September 15, 2025, at The Spiers at Berry College.

Mrs. Clay was born August 24, 1938, in Summerville, GA.  She was a member of the Subligna Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was as a legal secretary with DeKalb County, GA.  Mrs. Clay loved animals, especially hummingbirds and had played piano and organ for many different churches.

Mrs. Clay was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Clay; twin brother, David Kendrick; and her aunt, Irene Roberts.

Survivovrs include nieces, Tynie Monk, Greta Clay, and Mary Scockley; nephews, Allen Clay, Mike Clay, Tony Clay, Kenneth Clay, Jr., Robert Clay, and Randy Clay; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Kendrick.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Bishop officiating.  Interment will follow in Subligna Cemetery.  Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Mrs. Clay will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Wednesday.