Claty R. McCay

October 5, 1929 - October 30, 2020

Claty R. McCay, age 91, of Cordova, TN, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 in her home under the care of Baptist Trinity Home Care and Hospice. Services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, on Wednesday November 4, at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be held prior to her service from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. The graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm in the cemetery. Claty was born October 5, 1929 in Wildersville, TN. She graduated from Lexington High School in Lexington, TN and the University of Memphis in 1960 with a degree in Special Education. Claty was a devoted teacher and educator for over 30 years with Shelby County Schools and Briarcrest Schools. She was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, TN where she was an active member until she became home bound. Claty was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Wayne McCay; and her daughter, Cindy Mulford. Claty is survived by her daughters, Dianna (Dan Sr.) Samples of Nesbit, MS, and Patty Ammons of Cordova, TN; and her son, Tim (Amy) McCay of Houston, TX; along with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Baptist Trinity Home Care and Hospice in Memphis, Gideon’s International, or a charity of donor’s choice. To view the webcasted funeral service click the link below: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/39848 To view the tribute slideshow click the link below: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/JRSJ89HTQFG9K8GJ