Kathy A. Clay, age 65 of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 30, 1961, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late William and Marjie Slayton.
Kathy was a homemaker and a loving mom who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved cooking, shopping, watching a good movie, and chewing her Hubba Bubba bubble gum.
She is survived by her husband Jeffrey D. Clay, Sr.; her daughter Shanna (Mike Keller) Clay; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; siblings Debbie (Jim) Boxer, Sue (Tim) Horner, Timmy (Robin) Slayton, Steve Slayton, Tommy (Margie) Slayton, and Johnny (Lanna) Slayton; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Marjie Slayton; her son Jeffrey Clay, Jr.; her grandson Adajawn Clay; two sisters Mona Booth and Karen Smith; and sister-in-law Joyce Slayton.
Calling hours will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2006, at Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, 1106 Park Avenue East, Mansfield. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.wernergompf.com
Funeral Home: Werner-Gompf Funeral Services
Website: www.wernergompf.com