Margaret Josephine Clay, age 94, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after an extended illness at the University of Kentucky Hospice Care, Lexington.

She was born in Richmond, Kentucky, on January 8, 1932, to the late Willie B. and Amelia Jennings.

Her loving presence will be missed by her family, including her children Vicki Clay, Joella Tevis, James E. (Bernice) Clay Jr., John Johnson, and Sandra Blanton.

A Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M., followed by the Funeral service at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, located at 305 Elm Street, Richmond, Kentucky. Reverend Clifford Campbell will officiate.

Interment will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery in Richmond.