Karen (Maloney) Clay, 51, of Bloomfield passed on January 11, 2017. A professional hair stylist, Karen had a deep love for her family, friends and her precious cats. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Clay; step-son, Kenneth Clay, Jr.; her parents, William and Diane (Melillo) Maloney; two sisters and their spouses, Susan and Matt Boylan, Shannon and Joseph Boylan; five nephews, Matthew, Collin, Devin, Stephen and Jack.

Viewing Sunday, Jan. 15 from 2 to 6 PM at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat. Mass offered Monday 11 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Barnegat. In lieu of flowers, donations to the www.tabbysplace.org/donate or www.ahscares.org appreciated.

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