Pauline Clayton

Pauline Clayton was born Iva Pauline Vineyard along with a twin brother Robert Paul Vineyard on May 29, 1925 in Picher, Oklahoma. She passed away April 4, 2016 at Maranatha Village in Springfield, MO at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 5 days. Pauline was born a twin to John and Orie (Lemmons) Vineyard. She was raised from the age of two by her Aunt and Uncle Jennie and Earn Cheek, whom she considered to be her parents, in Buffalo, MO. She was saved at an early age and was a lifelong member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Buffalo, where she grew up next door. Pauline was united in marriage with Fred Ray Clayton on January 11, 1947, and to this union 3 children were born. Pauline was the oldest living member of the Freewill Baptist Church to date. She and Fred were dedicated members always, she was the Song Leader and the secretary for many years. She never failed to profess her Faith for and Love of the Lord to all she knew. Pauline was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She loved cooking for her family, especially Sunday dinners where many would gather after Church to enjoy her homecooked meals. She always had enough of her Meatloaf, Roasts and Pies to feed anyone that came. Pauline was known to all that met her by the smile she always had on her face. She graduated from Buffalo High School in 1943. After her marriage and children, Pauline was a working mom; she worked at a local grocery store as a teenager and then at the Dallas County Courthouse, finally retiring from Readygas after 16 years at the age of 62. She loved to crochet, sew and quilt. She also loved to mow the yard, which was the only machine she drove, since Pauline never learned to drive a car. Pauline was preceded in death by her Husband Fred of 57 years, her Aunt and Uncle Jennie and Earn Cheek who raised her, her natural Mother and Father, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by her twin Brother: Robert Paul Vineyard of Portland Oregon; three children: Fred Lynn and Cynthia Clayton of Springfield, Cheryl and Randy Johnson of Fair Grove, and Becky and Archie Bishop of Pleasant Hope; Grandchildren: Tessa and Emory Myers, Krissy Clayton, Leah and AJ Weissler, Wynston and Casey Johnson, Carly and Andre Wilson, Clayton Bishop, Walker and Michelle Bishop, and Cord Bishop. GreatGrandchildren: Austin, Savannah, Ava, Leonnie, Evonnie, Aiden, Faith, Edith and a Baby Girl to be born in May. And a number of Nieces and Nephews. Many will greatly miss her smiles and and hugs, as she was special to so many that knew her. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 7th at 11 A.M. in the Buffalo 1st Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Maple Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo. Visitation will be from 5:30- 8 P.M. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Charity of choice. The Family would like to thank Pauline's Family, Friends and Church Family, The Gardens of Memory Care, Springfield Rehab and Maranatha Village, for all they have done for her.

Pauline Clayton

May 29, 1925 - April 3, 2016