Dawn Clayton

1946-2022

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Dawn Alaine Clayton, 74, Vienna, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 12, 1946, to the late Gordon Jahr and Nadine Beeler in Fremont, Mich.
She was united in marriage to John Arthur Clayton Aug. 9, 1973, in Holton, Mich.
Dawn was a graduate of the University of Missouri in Rolla and the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia.
She practiced law and was an advocate for the interest of abused and neglected children.
Dawn was a member of the Missouri Bar Association, the Bennett Springs Barristers Club and the Vienna Lions Club.
She was preceded in death by parents, Gordon and Nadine.
Dawn is survived by husband, Judge John A. Clayton of near Vienna; sons, Douglas Clayton and wife Holly of Siloam Springs, Ark.; Kenneth Clayton and wife Carla and Randal Clayton and wife Brittney, all of Rolla; daughter, Elizabeth Huett and husband Scott of Lawson; and 15 grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, June 25, at the Rolla Lions Den.
Memorial contributions suggested to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of South Central Missouri.
Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Vienna.