Ms. Sheila Renail Clay was born on November21, 1958 to George and Ellen Lou Clay in Huntsville, AL. She graduated from Huntsville High School and retired from Piccadilly Cafeteria in 2019 after 41 years of service.
Sheila was preceded by her parents, brother, George Clay, Jr.; nephew, Courtney Robinson; and one of her best friends, Linda Hinton.
Sheila is survived by her daughter, Shirethra Clay; two grandsons: Demarcus and Daquez Timmons; and her great grandson, Deuce Timmons. She also leaves behind her life partner, Frederick Williams; sister, Loretta Huggins (Mike); best friend, Earnestine Brazille; nieces: Ureeka and Utopia Hinton, Shamea, Taleia and Alana Brazelton; and a nephew, Ezie Brazelton; great nephew, Jordan Hines-Robinson; great great-nephew, Kaiden Hines; and great great-niece, Courtney Hines. Sheila will be missed by many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 12:00 noon, Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the Royal Chapel of Memories (4315 Oakwood Avenue NW Huntsville, AL 35810) with Reverend Billy Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Meadowlawn Garden of Peace. Ms. Clay will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time.
Public viewing will be held from 1:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024 and 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, Sunday, October 14, 2024 at the Royal Funeral Home.
