Alexandra Marie Clayton

Alexandra (Lexie) Marie Clayton, 36, Fairway, Kansas, passed away on September 4, 2019, after battling breast cancer with courage, dignity, and grace since her original diagnosis in April 2017.  Lexie was born on September 17, 1982 in Milwaukee, WI and was raised in Murray, KY, Lenexa, KS, and Algonquin, IL.

Lexie was a proud graduate of the University of Kansas, majoring in Art and Design, and celebrated Jayhawk traditions with the utmost enthusiasm.  Upon moving to Kansas City, she began her professional career with Black & Veatch.  Lexie and husband Matt then relocated to Philadelphia, where she entered the world of nonprofit, working with The Center For Emerging Visual Artists.  The couple then continued their journey together, moving to Atlanta, and Lexie found a role centered on raising funds and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  She continued advancing the mission of the LLS organization upon transferring to the Mid-America chapter after moving back home to Kansas City in 2016.

Lexie was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Bernice and Harold Jellison, uncle Allan Jellison, aunt Judy Linzenmeyer, and uncle Mike Slagle; paternal grandparents Lee and Richard Jachowicz, aunt Mary Bloch, aunt Kathy Bryant and uncle Mark Stamm.

Lexie is survived by her adoring husband Matthew Clayton, parents Patti and Phil Jachowicz, brother Jeff Jachowicz and sister-in-law Lynette, and cherished niece and nephew Chloe and Maddox Jachowicz. She also is survived by her dear aunts, uncles, and cousins, and by loving Riscoe and Clayton family members including mother-in-law Chris Riscoe, father-in-law Mark Clayton, sister-in-law Angie Clayton (Justin), and brother-in-law Father Barry Clayton. Lexie had a vast circle of devoted friends and colleagues who were always there to see her through tough times and to celebrate the good times.  She also leaves behind her beloved dogs, Bentley and Maddie, who made her smile every day.

In remembrance of Lexie's upcoming birthday on September 17, for anyone wanting to remember and celebrate her charitable spirit we ask that you choose your own individual act of kindness or service on that day, in hopes it will continue to spread the goodness of her heart from here forward.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Lexie's honor to either her namesake memorial fund with LLS, or to The Cancer Care fund at The University of Kansas Health System.  Please see below for donation information and links for both of these causes.

Despite her health challenges, Lexie and Matt lived life to the fullest with their friends and family.  Her positive spirit truly inspired and touched everyone she encountered including the outstanding and kind KU Med doctors, nurses, and staff who she appreciated and encouraged to be steadfast in their cancer research and to ultimately discover a cure.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m., Monday, September 16, 2019 at St. Peter's Parish, 701 E. Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64131.

A celebration of life will be held from 4 - 6 p.m., Monday, September 16, 2019 at Starlight Theater, Applause Club, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO 64132.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Lexie's honor to either her namesake memorial fund with LLS, or to The Cancer Care fund at The University of Kansas Health System.  Please see below for donation information and links for both of these causes.

For the Lexie Clayton LLS Memorial Fund, please use the link below or make donations payable to "LLS" and mail to 6811 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 202, Overland Park, KS 66202.

Lexie Clayton LLS Memorial Fund

For The Cancer Care Fund, please use the link below or make donations payable to "The University of Kansas Health System" and mail to Fund Development, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 305, Westwood, KS 66205

The Cancer Care Fund