Clara “Polly” Schuster, born May 10, 1934, passed away Monday March 25, 2024 at the age of 89.
Polly was raised in Lacey’s Spring and was one of five siblings. She was wed May 2,1959 to husband Benton Herbert Ray with whom she had three daughters Anna, Amanda, and Meridith. She was remarried February 10, 1976 to Dan Schuster. Polly retired from a successful career with the Army Missile Command in 1988. She loved traveling, crossword puzzles, sewing, reading, the Atlanta Braves, redbirds, and finding four leaf clovers. She was Gran to 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She will be missed greatly by all who were blessed to know her.
She is preceded in death by Husband -Benton Ray; Husband- Daniel Schuster; Brother- Roy Vernon McCutcheon, Jr. ; Brother- Charles Sanders McCutcheon; Brother- Arthur Glenn McCutcheon, Sister- Mary Kate McCutheon, Son in law- Randy Ray Allison.
Polly is survived by Daughters Anna Ray, Amanda Murray (Robin), and Meridith Ray Allison. Grandchildren Amber Brown, Bryan Allison (Ericka), April Smith (Matthew), Sal Murray, and Ben Murray and great grandchildren Jameson Owen Smith, Allison Elaine Smith, Madison Cheyenne Smith, Dylan Keith Brown and Austin Robert Brown.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.
A private memorial will be held for family March 29, 2024 in Nashville, TN.
