Anita Clayton, 69, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord April 5, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Joe Clayton; son, Joe Clayton, Jr. (Melissa) of Powhatan; her beloved granddaughter, Ashdin Clayton; three brothers, Carl Tomlin (Alice), Walter Tomlin (Casey), Dennis Tomlin (Faye); three sisters, Betty Hickman (Charles), Sybil Randolph (Ron), Bertha Cook (Lewis) and many loved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Neece. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 am in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Powhatan. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society Relay for Life or Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 5780 Mt. Moriah Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com