Shawnee Clay

Shawnee Clay, 73, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on October 31, 2023. Shawnee was born March 3, 1950, in Matador, TX. She graduated from Patton Springs High School in 1968. Shawnee married Ronnie Clay on December 29, 1969, in Carlisle, Texas. In 1971 Shawnee gave birth to her first son Cody. In 1977 she had her second son Tye. She spent the early years of their lives devoting her time and energy to making a home for Ronne and her boys. In 1984 she decided to return to school. She earned her real estate license and started a new career that would span the next 25 years. She was a member of the National Realtors Association. Throughout her career she worked for several real estate offices and established many lifelong friendships. Shawnee truly enjoyed her work, one of her biggest thrills was selling a young couple a new home. Over the years she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and she especially enjoyed the family vacations to the Texas coast. She also went on many trips with her niece and her cousin, including Las Vegas, Nashville, Branson, and Disneyworld. After her retirement she focused on her grandchildren and spent many days and nights with them at her lake house, including spring break where the girls would spend the entire week with her and Ronnie. She also became a member of the Elks Lodge after her retirement and enjoyed the many charitable activities that the lodge engaged in. Loved ones include her husband, Ronnie Clay; father, Ronnie Bennett; son, Cody Clay and wife, Kari of Lubbock; son, Tye Clay and wife, Lindy of Lubbock; sister, Gayle Morton and husband, Harry of Little Rock; grandchildren, Trevor Clay, Caitlyn Clay, Zoe Clay, and Chloe Clay all of Lubbock, as well as many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Moonyeen "Corkie" Bennett and a brother, James Hinson. Memorials are suggested to 806k9s PayPal: 806k9s@gmail.com Venmo: @LBK_806K9s A celebration of her life will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday November 6, 2023, at Sanders Memorial Chapel with Jamie Billings officiating. Please celebrate the life of Shawnee by visiting www.sandersfuneralhome.com. A webcast of services will be available as well as our online guest book.

Shawnee Clay

March 3, 1950 - October 31, 2023