Mildred Clayton

Mrs. Mildred Eloise Money Clayton, 97, of Mocksville, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem. She was born on September 19, 1922 in Old Salem, to the late George William and Flora Elizabeth Evans Money.

She and her husband owned and operated G. W. Clayton Well Drilling in Stanleyville, for thirty-five years. Mildred and G.W. participated in and judged state and national field trials. They were also avid horsemen who owned, raised, and showed Registered Quarter Horses. Mildred loved music and reading, a love she shared with her family. She always had a song in her heart.

In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Gabe Wilson Clayton, Jr.; two brothers, Luther and Dalton Money; three sisters: Ruth Smith, Alberta Willard, and Edna Black; and her beloved son-in-law, Donald Wayne Holston.

She is survived by her daughter, Gail LaVon Clayton Holston of Mocksville; precious grandson, Benjamin Patrick Holston and wife Pearl; two wonderful and delightful great-grandchildren, Claymore Patrick and Kimber Grace Holston.

A family service is planned at a later date at the Clayton Family Cemetery in Stanleyville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, or to First Presbyterian Church of Mocksville, 261 S Main St, Mocksville, NC 27028. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.