Ada Jeanette Boyd Clifton

Ada Jeanette Boyd Clifton, age 72, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on May 31, 2020, at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Maudie Boyd; husband of 52 years, Jerrell L. Clifton; sister, Ina Boyd Keen; and two infant grandsons, Zachary and Christopher Street Clifton. 

Jeanette is survived by three sons: Morgan Clifton and wife, Carla, of Abingdon, Va.; Leonard Clifton and wife, Lynn, of Avon, Ohio; and Leslie Clifton and wife, Rubin, of Abingdon, Va.; 12 siblings, Jackie “Pete” Boyd, Bill Boyd, Lonnie Boyd, Tony Boyd, Uris “Junior” Boyd, James Boyd, Ray Boyd, Audrey Barlow, Ann Dooley, Shirley Short, Gertie Boyd, and Angel Mendoza; 13 grandchildren, Joseph Clifton and wife, Riley, Lauren Clifton, Nash Clifton, Jax Clifton, Demi Smith, Kayla Thompson, Alexandra Claman and husband Zachary, Victoria Brush and husband, Drew, Sutton Coffey, and Braeden Coffey; nine great grandchildren, Billy Claman, Tori Claman, Charlie Barton, Liam Barton, Milena Barton, Zara Claman, Aiden Brush, Everlie Brush, and Anniston Brush; and several nieces and nephews. 

A private funeral service will be livestreamed on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.  from the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Morgan Clifton and Leonard Clifton officiating.  The service may be viewed online by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com/services/live-stream. 

The video of the funeral service may be viewed by visiting the Tribute Wall section of Mrs. Clifton's obituary page.

A public committal service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Ketron Memorial Gardens where Morgan Clifton, Leonard Clifton, Leslie Clifton, Joseph Clifton, Nash Clifton, Jax Clifton, Jeff Harr, Allen House, Mark House, and Scott Davis will serve as pallbearers.  A public visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.  Masks will be required for attendance.       

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Highlands Fellowship, P.O. Box 543, Abingdon, VA 24212, or a donation of dry goods may be made to the Highlands Fellowship Food Bank. 

Those wishing to share memories, express sympathy, and send “Hugs from Home” may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.  The family of Ada Jeanette Boyd Clifton is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.