Hazel Danielle Clayton

Her Legacy

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Hazel Danielle Clayton, age 49, was called to her eternal home.

Hazel Danielle Clayton was born on October 13th, 1973, to the late Willie Lee Neal, Sr. and Bonnie Jones in Perry, Florida.  She accepted Christ at an early age.  She joined Hosanna Full Gospel Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Clarence Shephard.  Later joining Greater Glory Ministries Church of God in Christ where Pastor Samuel Townsend, Sr presides and she served faithfully, until her death. 

Danielle graduated from Franklin High School and graduated in 1991.

She attended Seattle Community College.

Danielle began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked in various positions in the HealthCare Field.

Danielle also worked for several years at Ujima  placing children in need with families to love and nurture them.

Her current position was at Ezell’s Famous Chicken where she served in a dual capacity – one - being as Head Kitchen Trainer and two - Community Outreach Specialist.

She was a member of multiple Choirs; FGPA Choir, Youth for Christ, IMAI and Robert Anderson and Fellowship Choir.

Danielle was a very kind and selfless loving person, who knew no stranger.  And additional calling on Danielle’s life, even though she did not birth any children, she was very instrumental in helping to raise her nephews, nieces and any other youth she came into contact with.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Danielle was like a candle in a dark place.  Any place you went, she always had the matches to light the way.

Her passions were God, Church, Family, and Friends. 

Danielle was preceded in death by her Father, Willie Lee Neal, Sr.  

She leaves to cherish her memory, her Loving Mother Bonnie Jones, Seattle, WA.; Sisters, Sharmaro Clayton (children: Marshan “Rachel”, Koran “Kristi”, Kayla & Kennede) of Renton, WA; Nonis Clayton (children;  Jayiah, Naliyah, Paul III & Kamiyah) of Renton, WA; and Bone’t Jones (children; Nyel, Hazel & Jezreel) of Federal Way, WA; Tammy Maxwell (husband Tracy; children Renaldo, Tracy “Bre”) of Jacksonville, FL; Valarie Adogoke (husband, James: children Reginald, Carlos, Adeyemi & Adewale) of Jacksonville, FL; Latashia Neal (children: Jarel & Monique) of Chesapeake, VA; Wilma Neal of Chesapeake, VA; Shalanda Busby (husband James; children: Ja’Quan, Ja’Keyla, Ja’Tazyah, Tre’Ven & Zachary) of Columbia, SC; Zaundra Neal (children: Jamiyah, Zaniyah & Messiah) of Fort Lauderdale,FL; Brothers Daryl Moore of West Palm Beach, FL and Willie Neal, Jr (children: Nakerla & Dialah) of Valdosta, GA.  A host of Aunts, Uncles, and other relatives and friends.

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