Mrs. Lois Elaine Clay Dalton-age 69 of Washburn passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at her residence surrounded by family and friends after a hard fought battle with endometrial cancer to enter her Heavenly Home. She was a longtime member of Mount Eager Baptist Church. Lois was a hair dresser for 50 years in the Tater Valley Community. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed cooking and sharing her food with shut ins and the sick. A second mom and grandmother to many of her nieces and nephews; her home was always a gathering place for family and friends. Born December 31, 1946 the daughter of the late Jim and Ruth Clay. Preceded in death by husband of 49 years, Elvin Burnace Dalton; son, Michael Dalton; brother, Rev. Johnny Clay; sister, Rhonda Kiggans; father and mother-in-law, Walter and Sarah Dalton; brothers-in-law, Aaron (Boot) Dalton and wife, Helen, Hubert (Judy) Dalton; sister-in-law, Thelma (Lonnie) Collins, brother-in-law, Doyle Vittetoe, sister-in-law, Irene Dalton.

Survivors: Daughter, Karen Cameron and husband, Mike of Rutledge; grandchildren, Katelyn Cope and husband, Luke of Washburn; Mykah and Kole Dalton whom she adored and loved with all her heart. Sisters, Helen (Roy) Williams, Linda (Jim) Greene, Janice (Rev. Gary) Donehew; brothers, Jimmy Clay, Tommy (Sharon) Clay, Ronnie Joe (Lori) Clay, all of Washburn. Sisters-in-law, Stelmo (Paul) Branson, Reba Wilmouth of Washburn; brothers-in-law, Bedford Dalton and Eldon Dalton of Bean Station. Special thanks to all her brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews for their help during her sickness. Thanks to Tabitha Clay and Tish Munsey for their help and all the Tater Valley friends for the food, visits and calls. Also thanks to Covenant Hospice and the wonderful nurse, Tabitha.

Graveside service and interment 2 P.M. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery, Tater Valley Road, Rev. Stephen Williams, Rev. Gary Donehew officiating with music by David Nicley. Pallbearers: Dennis Monroe, James (Boo) Clay, Roy Williams, Jr., Bryce Williams, Stephen Williams, Luke Cope. Honorary pallbearers: her brothers, brothers-in-law, Tater Valley friends, Mount Eager Baptist Church members and her loyal hair clients.

Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.