Carolyn J. Clanton

Carolyn Jean Clanton was born on June 13th, 1948, in Welch, West Virginia. She was the oldest of five children born to John Anthony Martin and Mary Elizabeth Martin. She is preceded in death by parents Mr. John Martin and Mrs. Mary Martin; sister Terry Moore, brother John Martin, Jr. and nephew Dana A. Martin (Boo).

Carolyn’s former education was obtained from Elkhorn High School, and she graduated in 1966. She attended classes at Memorial Hospital and worked at Wilmington Medical Center for 3years. Due to her passion for the Health Services field, she also worked at A.I. Dupont Experimental Station as a Lab Technician for 18years. Later in life, she worked for Citibank as a Technician for 6years before retiring to travel, enjoy the love of her life Saul Clanton and to spend time with her family. Carolyn and Saul were married for 50 years, they met at Memorial Hospital in 1970. Recently the Clantons, celebrated their 50th Anniversary in Newark, DE surrounded around a host of family and friends. During this union they raised three children Dawn, Andre (Robbie), and Tina.

Carolyn had a passion for travel inclusive of: Portugal, the Holy Land, Paris, the Caribbean, Alaska and more. She also enjoyed sewing, crafting, cruises and she was

an avid bowler with the National Bowling Association. She served as the President of the Bowling Association for many years, and she traveled the world with a bowling

average of 175. Carolyn and Saul joined the Cathedral of New Beginnings church and served under the tutelage of Bishop Jerome Cuthbertson, Sr. From Sunday services

to Zoom Bible Studies, the Clantons appreciate their growth and spiritual development under Bishop and First Lady Jane’s leadership.

She has the following family left to cherish her memory: Husband Saul Clanton (Newark, DE), Siblings: Dana Walton (Roger) of Gary, WV, Kenneth Martin of Norristown, PA; children Dawn Kristofik of Northfork, WV, Andre Martin (Fontella) of Middletown, DE, and Tina Woodard (Glen) of Newark, DE; grandson Andre

Marquise Martin (Newark, DE); nieces/nephews: Denise/Mark Gertis of Snohomish, WA, Torie Martin of Winston-Salem, NC, Roger/Tara Walton, Sr. of Pittsburgh, PA.,

Tyhran Hale of Wilmington, DE., Thema Martin (NY, NY), Sabrina Martin (Norristown, PA), Brianna Martin (Norristown, PA), and Kenneth Martin, Jr. (Norristown, PA). Also, two special cousins: Marvalene Hamlin (Wilmington, DE), Corinthia/Tommy Mack (Middletown, DE) – and a host of additional nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy comes in the Morning (Psalms 30:5).