Lauris May Barclift

Lauris May Barclift was born in New York City, NY on January 14, 1936, the second eldest, and one of five children of Alfred Thomas Boone and Ellen (Neil) Boone. Lauris attended New York City schools during her childhood and continued her education in later years to obtain a bachelor’s and master’s Degree while working within the New York City government. Upon completion of her studies, Lauris obtained the position of microbiologist supervising the chemistry laboratory at Roosevelt Hospital in 1976. Lauris was a faithful, dedicated and hardworking employee at Roosevelt Hospital until her retirement in 1992. In 1993 Lauris moved to Georgia with her husband Jerry to enjoy a warmer climate, and their retirement. Lauris was introduced to God by her mother and grandmother and loved the Lord. She demonstrated this love by being a faithful member of her home church Ephesus SDA Church, New York, NY. After moving to Georgia, she became a member of Decatur SDA Church until leaving to become one of the founding members of Mountainside SDA Church where she remained a dedicated member until her passing. Lauris served on many ministries, including the deaconess board previously serving as head deaconess and implementing the senior prayer group. Lauris was well-loved and an active member of her community. Prior to moving to Georgia, she was a member of the Eastern Star, Emerald Chapter No. 81, Brooklyn, NY, an organization that is devoted to religious, charitable, and educational purposes. After moving to Georgia, she offered a food ministry she named All God’s Children. She was also dedicated and very active in Food Addicts (FA), obtaining permission to hold in person meetings at Mountainside for years prior to the pandemic. Besides community service, Lauris enjoyed shopping, decorating and was an avid traveler visiting many countries around the world. Her and “The Girls,” a name she referred to her travel companions as, have gone to China, Brazil and over 12 countries in Africa in addition to domestic and Caribbean destinations. Lauris went to be with the Lord the morning of March 11, 2024, passing away peacefully at home. Preceding her in death were her four siblings, Vera Quailey, Mary Boone, Andrea Morton, and Thomas Boone. Today, Lauris is lovingly remembered by her husband Jerry Barclift, her daughter Leslie Miller, stepsons James, Oliver and Joseph Barclift, grandchildren Lindsey Goolsby and James Moore, great grandchildren Raki and Kamiyah Lott, Laiklyn and Jayce Palmer and Jakory and Jakeem Moore along with her cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Also, lovingly missing Lauris, are her church members, her traveling companions, along with a host of other friends, too numerous to mention, but too loved and cherished by Lauris not to be acknowledged. Most will fondly miss Lauris’ intelligence and wit. She lived a long and full life; she will be dearly remembered. REST IN PEACE, LAURIS. WE LOVE YOU; YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEART

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Lauris May Barclift

January 14, 1936 - March 11, 2024