Obituary
Patricia Ann Law Clayton, 74, of 125 Graymont Place, Danville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Born May 20, 1951, in Danville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Roxie Ann Watkins and Fletcher Cunningham. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Law, and her maternal grandparent, Lula Law.
Patricia retired from her position in central collections at the City of Danville after 30 years of service. She was a faithful and active member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was deeply involved in the life of her church and served in many capacities over the years. Her service included the Junior and Senior Usher Boards, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Pastor’s Anniversary Committee, Finance Committee, where she served as Assistant Financial Secretary, Hospitality Committee, and Missionary Circle. She also participated in several church and religious activities, including the Sunday School Union of Danville, Sunday School Conventions, workshops, Baptist Training Union, and the ministry of sending cards to the sick and bereaved. Patricia was a devoted tither whose life reflected faith, service, and commitment to her church family and community.
She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Shelby Clayton of Danville, Virginia; two sons, Courtney Clayton and Jamie Clayton, both of Danville, Virginia; one sister, Brenda Fowlkes of Blairs, Virginia; lifelong friend and chosen sister, Toni Thacker; two brothers, Ivory Law and Ray Cunningham (Nadine Cunningham), both of Danville, Virginia; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 12:00 Noon from the Shiloh Baptist Church 901 Betts Street, Danville, Virginia. Pastor James Reynolds, Eulogist, Overseer Pierre Jones of the Well Church, Officiant. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, 100 Walters Mill Road, Danville, Virginia.
A public viewing will be held one hour prior to the service.
The family is asking relatives and friends to assemble at the residence at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the service.
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Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., Elder Monica Martin, Funeral Directress (434)799-9262.
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