Clyde Kennedy Traylor

Clyde Kennedy Traylor was born September 20, 1920 in Hardin County, TN the daughter of the late Holly Dade and Laura Belle Hulen Pickens.

In 1936, she was united in marriage to Eldon Kennedy, who preceded her in death on August 11, 1973. On June 6, 1981, she was united in marriage to Edward Traylor, who survives.

"Mama Clyde" worked for many years at Garan and Harwood Manufacturing in Adamsville. She was a devoted member of the church she loved, First Baptist Adamsville, where she taught youth and sang in the choir for 65 years. Mama Clyde was a talented seamstress. She loved the Lord, life, family gatherings, people, and hard work.

Mrs. Traylor departed this life peacefully on October 13, 2014 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 94 Years, 23 Days. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Edward Traylor of Adamsville, TN; four daughters: Jeanell Qualls and husband Owen of Stantonville, TN, Geneva Seaton and husband Elmer D. of Adamsville, TN, Genieve Smith of Hendersonville, TN, and Geraldine Adkisson and husband Rex of Savannah, TN; a son, Billy Joe Kennedy and wife Sue of Savannah, TN; a son-in-law, Harold Littlefield of Adamsville, TN; a step-son, Ed, Jr. and wife Anne of Calera, AL; 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 3 step great-grandchildren; and many more extended family and friends.

In addition to her first husband and parents, Mrs. Traylor was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Littlefield; two grandchildren, Brent Littlefield and Carrie Littlefield; a sister, Jean Sipes; a brother, H. D. Pickens; and a son-in-law, Jerald Smith.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Traylor may be made to the Adamsville First Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society.