Mary Clay

Obituary of Mary Louise Clay

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Mary Louise Steinbrecher Clay, age 92, of Boone, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Watauga Medical Center. Born September 24, 1926 in Long Island, NY, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Freda Strouch Steinbrecher. Mary was a member of St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Boone, she enjoyed flowers, bird watching, and craft shows. Mary was of German heritage, and was a professional ice skater in her youth. She is survived by one son, Peter White, three nieces, and her friend and caregiver, John Baynor of Boone. Funeral services for Mary Louise Steinbrecher Clay will be conducted Thursday afternoon, November 15, 2018 at 3 PM at St. Lukes Episcopal Church. Officiating will be The Reverend Cynthia Banks. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 170 Councill Street, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Clay family.