Clasteen "Mamaw" Ritter Wardlaw, 89, of Southaven, Mississippi entered into eternal peace on February 1, 2015 surrounded by her sons and the love of her entire family. Born near Mantachie, Mississippi on August 2, 1925 she married the late Paul James Wardlaw, Sr. and lived the majority of her life in the Memphis and north Mississippi area. Known by all for her love of God, love of family, and love of people, she lived life to the fullest in every way. She was a faithful member of Carriage Hills Baptist Church in Southaven where she served as a Sunday School leader, choir member, and nursery worker. Born with a heart for service she served the last 30 years of her life as a near full time volunteer for Methodist South Hospital and at the age of 83 was recognized by the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) as the state wide Volunteer of the Year in 2008. She was also awarded the THA Meritorious Service Award for her countless hours of service to others. Mamaw loved good coffee and cooking her fried chicken, homemade biscuits, muscadine jelly, and fried peach pies to share with family and friends. Her white hair and gracious smile would lighten any room and her hugs and kisses recognized no social, race or religious boundaries. Along with her husband Paul she was preceded in death by her granddaughter Paula Wardlaw Holliman. She is survived by her three sons Paul Jr. (Linda) Wardlaw and Dee (Janis) Wardlaw of Southaven, Mississippi and Van (Jan) Wardlaw of Chattanooga, Tennessee; eight grandchildren, and 14 great- grandchildren. She loved her family beyond measure and was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and Mamaw to countless others in her community and beyond. The family will celebrate her life with visitation from 5-7 p.m. on February 3 at Carriage Hills Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Visitation will resume on February 4 from 12:30-2 p.m. at the church followed by the Memorial service. Interment will be at Forest Hill South in Memphis, TN. Memorial contributions in her honor should be directed to the Carriage Hills Baptist Church Benevolence fund.

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