Obituary of Doris Matthews Clayton

Doris Matthews Clayton, 96, of Freehold Township died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Monmouth Crossing, Freehold Township. Mrs. Clayton was born in Freehold and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a graduate of Freehold High School, Class of 1934 and graduated from Rider College. Mrs. Clayton was a legal secretary for Samuel Sagotsky, Attorney at Law, Freehold. Mrs. Clayton was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Freehold where she was an elder, deacon, Sunday School teacher, and member of the church's Unity Club. She was a volunteer at CentraState Medical Center, a member of Monmouth Grange No. 92, and former Cub Scout Den Mother for Pack No. 155, Freehold Township. The family extends their thanks to the Monmouth Crossing staff and her caregiver, Monica Burton She was predeceased by her husband, Russell D. Clayton and a brother, Everett Matthews, Jr. Surviving are two sons, R. David Clayton and his wife Meredith, Milford, Delaware and Ross H. Clayton and his wife Debra, Freehold Township; a brother, Jay D. Matthews; and grandchildren, Rachel Runge, Russell D. Clayton, III, Kimberly Clayton and Jennifer Clayton; three great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Memorial services will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. William L. Frederickson officiating. A committal service will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated.