Betty Knight Clinton of Conyers, passed away February 25, 2016, at the age of 89. Mrs. Clinton was born November 12, 1926, to proud parents, Aubie and Elizabeth Jane Huff Knight, in Mansfield. They moved to Rutledge when she was just a toddler. She graduated from Rutledge School, in 1944, as Valedictorian of her class. Upon graduation, she moved to Atlanta, where she furthered her education at Southern Business University and graduated in 1945. She was employed with Gifford Realty Company and Al Ewing Realty Company, in Atlanta, before retiring in 1993. Mrs. Clinton met and married the love of her life, Daniel (Dan) W. Clinton, in 1948. They enjoyed 57 years together before Dan passed away in October 2005. She was a member of North Rockdale Baptist Church, and she loved attending until her health forced her to stay home. Mrs. Clinton loved flowers and enjoyed watching birds from her kitchen window. She cherished her redbird sanctuary that her son, Charles, built for her. Preceding her in death were her husband; parents; siblings, Joe Knight, Otha Knight, Louise Barrett, Pres Knight, Jewell Hawkins, Elvin Knight, her twin, Billy Knight and Ray Knight.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Tom Crawford, Beth and Jeff Pruett; son, Charles Daniel Clinton; grandchildren, Cliff Partin, Amy Bodeep, Stacy Bailey, Joshua Lyons, Shelley Clinton; great-grandchildren, Bryson Partin, Cayla Partin, Makyla Partin; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Mrs. Clinton will be held Sunday, February 28, 2016, 2:30 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road in Covington, with Chaplain Jim Ross officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends may join the family for visitation at the funeral home Saturday, February 27, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
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