Joyce Elizabeth Clay, 85, of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2018. She was born on November 5, 1932 in Austell, Georgia to James Laurie and Seleshter Hutchinson. She was employed by Mercy Hospital while raising her children then was a private duty caregiver for multiple years after that. She could be called "Springfield's Mother" because she had more kids that called her "Mom" than her natural eight. She leaves to cherish her wonderful memory seven children, Theresa (Al), Kim, Virgil Jr., Jana (Thurman), Jennifer (Michael), Natalie (Darnell) Clay and Angela (Douglas) Owens, 22 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and a very dear friend, William Arnold and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and father and a daughter, Paula. The family of "Mom Clay" would like to thank each one for the many acts of kindness shown during this time including Ohio Hospice (special thanks to Danielle, Caroline, Nate and Dr. Ahern), the SRMC nursing staff on 3N and 4N who took excellent care of her and the Greater Grace Temple family who loved and prayed for us without ceasing! Thank you all.