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Alene CLARK Obituary
A native of Randolph Co., N.C., she had been a Peninsula resident since 1942. Alene retired from the Newport News Public School System as a Clerk, in 1981, after 20 years of service. She was a member of Orcutt Baptist Church, where she was in the Rebecca Sunday School Class and active in the W.M.U.
Alene was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Eugene Williams; and her second husband, Roy E. Clark.
She is survived by her daughters, Joyce W. Nettles of Newport News, and Sandi W. Patrick of Williamsburg. She was affectionately called 'Bom Bom' to three grandchildren, Gina Rayburn, Kelly Birchfield and Travis Seawell, and three great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express deep appreciation to Brenda, Sarah, Sharon, Gwen, Chanel, Costella and Eleanor, the angels who took such good care of mom.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
In Alene's memory, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 6350 Center Drive, Suite #102, Norfolk, VA 23502
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alene CLARK
December 31, 2009
Sandi, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jean Poole Burton
Marty Credle Dabbs
December 30, 2009
Sandi and Joyce
So sorry to hear about your Mom. It's hard to let parents go, you think they will live forever. You are lucky to have such wonderful memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 29, 2009
Dear Joyce, I am thinking of you and your family. Love, Jackie
Jane Leonard
December 28, 2009
Sandi,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. But, your mother is now in a better place. Remember the good times before her illness for they are the ones that really matter.
May God keep you in his loving care and bless you in your time of sadness.
Janice McCain Rose
December 28, 2009
Dear Sandra and Joyce, I just learned of your sweet Mother's death and I send to you my deepest sympathy and love. Your Mom was a lovely person and I have so many fond memories of being in your home when we were young.She always made me feel like a very special guest...even though I know we certainly gave her headaches from time to time with all our crazy antics.
God needed a "special" Christmas gift this year and he called your Mom home....
Barb Barnes
December 26, 2009
Joyce
I just learned of your mother's passing and I am sorry I missed her memorial service.
From our conversations, I have no doubt that your mom knew she was loved and cared for by you and your sister. The tender and deep commitment to her care by you both is remarkable.
I wish you wonderful memories of her to cherish and recall.
Let's get together sometime soon.
Rube/Judith Brett
December 22, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Lankes
December 22, 2009
Joyce, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. May happy memories about her comfort you and your family.
December 22, 2009
I am sorry for your loss please read john5:28,29
Kimberly Gaarder
December 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow. It was an honor to know Alene.
Jeanie Lankes
December 22, 2009
Joyce, I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to your Mom. I hope you're comforted in knowing that you watched out for her so carefully, and always put her health and comfort first and foremost. My prayers are with you and the family.
Frederick Mays
December 22, 2009
Joyce and Sandra: We extend our sympathy in the loss of your lovely mother. We both always knew her to be as beautiful on the inside as the out. Patty, of course, grew up as your neighbor in Stuart Gardens and I always knew your family from church. Her decline was sad; however, you know she is in a much better place now. Our love and prayers are with you.
Fred ('60) and Patty ('61) Mays
Sue Miller Dearnley
December 22, 2009
Sandi, I am sorry for the loss of your mom. When I think of her, I remember the "good old times" when she and my mother were full of vitality and shared a great friendship.
I also think of what a difficult time we had trying to outsmart their very strict rules and regulations for young ladies. We must have been quite a challenge! I pray that the warmth of memories of her love with embrace you this
holiday season. Her faith was very important to her. Together, she and mother must be enjoying a beautiful Christmas, full of the Baptist hymns and scriptures that mean so much to them. Love and peace, Sue Miller Dearnley
Ronni Cristol
December 21, 2009
Sandi,
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. I am sure she is at peace now and you will have lots of happy memories from years past.
Jeanette Houston
December 21, 2009
Joyce and Sandi,
My heart is with you both. I hope you are comforted by each other and by knowing where your mother is.
December 21, 2009
Sandra,
Sorry to read about your loss. I do remember your mother. I remember her always being pleasant and smiling. She seemed like the kind of woman who is supposed to live forever. My condolences.
Fred Anspach
MARGARET TYNDALL
December 21, 2009
Sandy, my prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. I hope all the good memories bring you comfort and peace.
Cookie Phillips Tyndall
Phillip Hammond
December 21, 2009
Sandra,
I am very sorry to read of your moms passing. I had not realized that you look just like her. She was a beautiful lady. I really enjoyed seeing and talking to you at the reunion in October. It just went by too fast! Take care,
Phil
Dave Spriggs NNHS 1964
December 21, 2009
Sandi,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother.
Pam Garrett Chalkley
December 21, 2009
Sandra and Joyce,
Your mother and father were both loved by so many at the church. Church family was such a hugh part of our lives when we were younger. How great to have known families like yours. The loss of a parent is awful but you know where your mother is now and that she is no longer confused. Take joy in knowing that she loved you and knew that she was loved in return.
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