Jean Imogene Clayton

Jean Nipper Clayton, 88, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away May 1, 2023. Jean was born on March 18, 1935 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Carl Nipper and Mary Ora Patterson. She was a dedicated member of South Cleveland Church of God and a former employee of Bradley Memorial Hospital.

Along with her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Wendell "Rod" Clayton; brothers, Ott Nipper, Tom Nipper, Joe Nipper; as well as her sister, Rosemary Nipper Haney.

Jean leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Sherry Moore, Robyn (Larry) Smith, Rodney (Kristy) Clayton; grandsons, Brian Moore and Sayler Clayton; several great grandchildren; and sisters, Faye Proffitt and Joyce King.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2023 Companion Funeral & Cremation Service – Cleveland Chapel. The family will be receiving friends prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. A graveside service is to follow at Calhoun Cemetery.

You are invited to share the personal memory of Jean or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.