Quiet Giant, Well Done

Hearts are saddened upon the passing of one of God's faithful servants Elaine Clay. Tirelessly, she worked to make others have a better life. She was a servant for people in any capacity. No job was too big or small. Her community service to the city did not go unnoticed. She was everywhere serving from Southpointe Community Center to P.E.E.P. etc. helping box items to serving meals. There was never a job Elaine couldn't perform. Elaine Gilbert Clay was born on December 3, 1951 in Gilbert, Louisiana to Nettie Gilbert. She moved to Monroe and was reared by her grandmother, Rosie Gilbert. She was baptized at an earlier age at China Grove Baptist Church and moved her membership Sunday, May 11, 2003, she settled with Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe LA, where she worked faithfully in the Ushers Ministry, Wellness Ministry, Women of Faith Ministry and served as the Chairlady of the Hospitality Committee of the church. In 1972 she was married to Billy Clay. To this union one son was born, Jeremie Clay. Elaine was a very private person but did what she could for anyone in need. She served on several organizations, some of which were NAACP, Ouachita Parish Library Board, P.E.E.P., and A. L. Brunner Chapter No. 35, Order of Eastern Star, PHA. After retiring from Chase Bank, she continued to work several part-time jobs as she worked at Head Start and lastly at Passman Plaza. Elaine went home to be with the Lord Friday August 21, 2020. She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories to her husband, Billy Clay; son, Jeremie Clay; mother-in-law, Cloteal Clay; granddaughter, Kiara Williams; god-daughter, Sharise Washington, sister/cousin, Sherry Ann Davis; two brothers-in-law; Sammie Clay; Freddie Clay (Karen Sue); three sisters-in-law, Earlene Wilson (Ronald), Susie and Valerie Clay. She will be missed by a host of relatives, friends and co-workers. Services for Elaine Clay will be 11 am Saturday August 29, 2020 at Greater Free Gift: for those who choose not to remain for the 11 am service the Church Doors will be open at 10 am. You will need to be prepared when you enter to have your temperature taken and you must WEAR A MASK! I Have Fought A Good Fight, I Have Finished My Course, I have Kept the Faith. 2 Timothy 4:7