Lenora Clifton, daughter of the late Bruce Duck and Elsie White, was born on May 8, 1930 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Lenora received her education in the public schools of Royal County, North Carolina. In In 1947, she met and married the "love of her life," Joseph S. Clifton, and from this union nine children were born, Clellen, Lillie Mae, Joseph, Belinda, Calvin, Chauncey, Thurston, Michael and Bonnie. Her husband of fifty-plus years, daughters Belinda and Lillie Mae and granddaughter Janell Parham and Angel Burell preceded her in death. Lenora was raised in a Christian home by her grandparents Edward and Jeanette White and a devoted aunt Willie Mae White. She gave her life to Christ and was baptized at an early age. In 1990, she re-dedicated her life to Christ and united with Nazarene Baptist Church under the pastorship of Rev. James J. Thompson. Lenora was loved by all who met her. She was a caring and giving person. She loved to cook. Her favorite dishes that she loved to prepare for family and friends were potato salad, fried chicken and sweet potato pie. On all holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, there was no other place to be but at Lenora's. Lenora was a compassionate and loving person, a true friend and a devoted family member. She will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew her. She leaves to cherish her memory four generations to carry on the Clifton family legacy: six sons, Clellen, Joseph Jr. Patricia, Calvin, Chauncey Princess, Thurston Janice and Michael Denise; daughter, Bonnie Parmham Calvin; Second Generation twenty-one grandchildren, Third Generation thirty-five great-grandchildren, Fourth-Generationtwo great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Washington and Margaret Lewis; devoted cousin, John T. O' Neil; five brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law; adopted daughter, Gloria Thompson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.