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BENTON — Rena Augustine Clay,

93, of Benton, Ark. passed away on Jan. 20, 2023. Augustine was born at Little Rock, Ark. to John and Hazel Bridges on Nov. 3, 1929. She graduated from Bauxite High School and attended both UALR and Baptist School of Nursing, earning her Bachelor’s in Nursing. She worked as Registered Nurse for more than 20 years and retired after a long but rewarding career. Augustine was a member of Forest Hills Missionary Baptist Church and was known as a very talented Seamstress. She enjoyed Gardening, Crocheting, and cooking, and was known for her love of being family oriented. Augustine is survived by her two children; Kathryn Smith (Sam), and Darrell Clay (Teresa), five grandchildren; Wade Smith, Carrie Taliaferro (Zack), Greg Smith, Aaron Clay, and Natalie Clay; two Great-Great Grandchildren; Bryce and Tucker Taliaferro. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at 10 a.m., at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home in Benton, Ark. Funeral Services are to be held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at New Rosemont Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Forest Hills Missionary Baptist Church.

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