A graveside service for Lois Faye Mudd, 97, of Richland, Washington, will be held March 8, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, Washington.
She died peacefully Jan. 28, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 12, 1926, in Longrun, to Tom and Defsia Clayton.
She was the seventh of 10 children. She was raised on a farm and developed many life skills growing up.As an adult, she ventured with some of her relatives to Hanford, Washington, to find employment.
There she met the love of her life, Don Mudd. They married in 1948, had two children and made their home in Richland, Washington.
Lois loved being a wife, mother and homemaker. She loved to sew, quilt, crochet, garden, read her Bible, write poetry and go to the ocean. She worked outside the home for a few years at Christ the King School and J.C. Penny.
After her husband died in 1990, Lois began her life as a retiree. She volunteered at the Richland Senior Center, became a mall walker, enjoyed senior dances and attending the theater at The Richland Players and being with her children and grandchildren. She was a Christian and loved Jesus dearly. She was a member of Richland Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter and son , her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Don, great-granddaughter Penny DeCoria, her eight brothers and sisters; Clifford, Tilford, Roxie, Brooksie, Letha, Lena, Trellis and Troy.
A graveside service for Lois Faye Mudd, 97, of Richland, Washington, will be held March 8, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, Washington.
She died peacefully Jan. 28, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 12, 1926, in Longrun, to Tom and Defsia Clayton.
She was the seventh of 10 children. She was raised on a farm and developed many life skills growing up.As an adult, she ventured with some of her relatives to Hanford, Washington, to find employment.
There she met the love of her life, Don Mudd. They married in 1948, had two children and made their home in Richland, Washington.
Lois loved being a wife, mother and homemaker. She loved to sew, quilt, crochet, garden, read her Bible, write poetry and go to the ocean. She worked outside the home for a few years at Christ the King School and J.C. Penny.
After her husband died in 1990, Lois began her life as a retiree. She volunteered at the Richland Senior Center, became a mall walker, enjoyed senior dances and attending the theater at The Richland Players and being with her children and grandchildren. She was a Christian and loved Jesus dearly. She was a member of Richland Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter and son , her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Don, great-granddaughter Penny DeCoria, her eight brothers and sisters; Clifford, Tilford, Roxie, Brooksie, Letha, Lena, Trellis and Troy.
Family Members
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Clifford Ralph Clayton
1913–1990
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Tilford Jessie "Buck" Clayton
1915–2002
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Roxie Marie Clayton Roberts
1916–2011
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Brooksie Neva Clayton Graves
1919–2023
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Letha Elizabeth Clayton Brown
1921–1998
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Lena Eunice Clayton Brown
1924–2021
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Rayford Rinzo Clayton
1928 – unknown
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Trellis Hascue Clayton
1931–1999
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Troy Lee Clayton
1933–2020
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