Clayton Raker Hasser died May 31, surrounded by family.Clayton was born Jan. 28, 1941, the daughter of William and Betty Raker. Clayton grew up in Holden, Missouri, and attended Christian College as well as the University of Missouri in Columbia, where she received a Bachelor of Journalism degree.

She raised her family in Darien, Connecticut, attending The First Congregational Church of
Darien. Clayton blazed a trail for women returning to the workforce in the 80s, beginning as a freelance writer and quickly rising to become Editor of Patient Care Magazine in Darien and later Publisher and Vice President of Publications for the American Academy of Family Physicians in Kansas City, Missouri.

As an active member of Country Club Christian Church and its choir, Clayton traveled the world extensively with numerous vacations and mission trips to Africa, holding a special place in her heart for Kenya, where she spent eight months as a medical clinic director.

She was an accomplished photographer, needle-pointer and an avid reader.

Clayton is survived by her son: Christopher Hasser; daughter-in-law: Sheila Hasser; daughter: Sarah Millsap; son-in-law: James Millsap; sister: Sarah Gudde; brother-in-law: Lynn Gudde; granddaughters: Emily, Rebecca and Katelyn Hasser; nephews: James and Adam Gudde; and cousin Wayne Raker.