Isabella Lauryn Clay was born on December 26, 2007 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents, Kevin Dewayne and Dana Lynn (Cheatham) Clay. Isabella left this life tragically at the age of 18 years on March 8, 2026. Although her light no longer shines here among us, she is most definitely shining in heaven.
Bella, as she was known by family and friends, was a member of the Coweta FFA and had attended school there for the past six years. Bella was currently the Coweta FFA Chapter President and competed in numerous public speaking, vet science CDE and judging contest. She was also the Vice President of the National Honor Society at Coweta High School, a member of the Haskell First Free Will Baptist Church youth group, BancFirst Student Board, and a member of the 2025-2026 Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry Agriculture Youth Council. Isabella’s strong commitment and work ethic were evident in all that she accomplished. She had planned to attend Oklahoma State University, double majoring in Ag Business and Ag Communications.
Bella started her school years at Haskell Public Schools where she was loved and cherished by all that knew her. She was very involved in the 4H program and has maintained the connections she developed throughout the years.
Bella was loved and cherished by her family. Her passing has left a void in their lives that will never be filled. They are comforted by the tremendous outpouring of love, prayers and words of kindness that have poured over them during this difficult time. Please continue to remember them in the days to come.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents: Wanda and Willie Cheatham, Boyd Ridley, Gale and Mo Garcia, and Charlene and James Clay.
Bella leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted parents, Kevin and Dana Clay, 1 sister, Delaney Clay and 1 brother, Levi Clay, all of Haskell, Oklahoma. Grandparents: Connie and Jeff Hogue of Haskell, Jimmy and Thelma Cheatham of Haskell, Johnny and Theresa Clay of Okmulgee, and David and Becky Cerda of California. She also leaves great-grandparents: Hazel Ridley of Haskell and Dan and Delphine Cerda of California. Aunts and Uncles include Jamie and Heath Wentworth of Haskell, Kevin and Shelley Hogue of Oologah, Jonathan and Dannette Clay of Mounds, Brigida and Courtney Dolan of Okmulgee, Travis and Leah Clay of Liberty Mounds and Chelsea Clay of Okmulgee, Danny and Kathy Cerda, Ronnie and Crystal Cerda, and Gina Cerda, all of California. Cousins include: Jacey, Hadyn, Jentry, Kalley, Sam, Ben, Darrian, Treysa, Jathan, Adain, Bradlee, Malaki, Macklyn, Gracey, Braden, Cora, David, Isabella, and her best friend, Hank Boomershine of Coweta as well as a host of extended family, church family, friends, teachers, and fellow students.