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Muriel Clarke Obituary
She joined the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate on July 31, 1955. Sister Muriel earned a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Our Lady of the Lake University. From 1957 to 2011 Sister Muriel served as a teacher in schools of the Congregation in Texas and Louisiana. Most recently she taught in Early Childhood Education at Assumption Catholic School in Houston. Additionally Sister Muriel was involved in many church and civic organizations in the Houston area. Sister Muriel was one of seven children born to John Clarke and Mary Mannion. She had two sisters and four brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister.
She is survived by her sister, Carmel Clarke Quinn from Ireland, by nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Sister Muriel's body will be brought to Holy Spirit Convent, 300 Yucca Street, San Antonio, on Sunday, February 17 at 4:00 p.m.
There will be a Rosary and a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Convent at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18, followed by interment in the Sisters' cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ministries of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate. Arrangements by: The Angelus Funeral Home, 1119 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, Texas 78215, (210) 227-1461.
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Memories and Condolences
for Muriel Clarke
Lisa Flores
February 22, 2013
We had the beautiful pleasure of having Sr Muriel teach our daughter at St. Charles in pre K 3. It was such a difficult age to entrust such a small child to but Sr Muriel was very comforting when leaving our baby girl. She was so honest in her updates of her progress and our girl's lack of conformity to nap time! She was so sweet and patient and performed her calling with such joy. She came to know our family and was just as nurturing with our whole family as she was with my daughter, her student. Through the busyness of life, we lost contact but never, ever did we not think of sister. She touched our lives forever. The love she emitted through her gentle, nurturing, manner left a forever imprint of God's gift to us. Sister Muriel, I hope you know how much you touched our lives and made this world a better place the years you were here doing our Lord's will. We love you!
February 21, 2013
Thank you, Sr. Muriel
Ruiz Family
February 20, 2013
Sister Muriel was my daughter's teacher at St. Charles and she just loved her. She was one of the nicest, most caring teachers that my children ever had. She always had snacks for them, taught them how to write their letters and name, and always did so with gentleness and a loving smile. Thank you God for giving her to us for those years. We lost an angel with her passing.
Susan O'Connor
February 20, 2013
Rest with the lord.
Sarah Higgins
February 19, 2013
R.I.P Sr. Muriel
deborah martin
February 18, 2013
i worked with sister muriel at st charles school in the 90's when i was the school secretary, and have known her as a family friend for years. she was always thinking first and foremost of the children she cared for, and they all loved her. once sister muriel was told that students without snack money would go without snack to teach the parents a lesson, instead, sister muriel went to sams and purchased gold fish and teddy grahams and juice boxes and gave the children snacks in their classroom! she told me when i asked her about it that she did not obey rules by school order, that HER orders came from god and feeding children was her duty. i never forgot her for that, because other teachers did not have the courage to do this until sister muriel did. she told wonderful stories about ireland, and she loved children. she will be very missed and has earned her reward in heaven!
February 18, 2013
Rest in peace, Sr. Muriel. You will truly be missed. My youngest daughter you taught fours years ago cried when she heard you passed, but said it wasn't a sad day. Because the world had another Angel in it.
The Reyes Family
Gladys Fox
February 18, 2013
Sister, you will be missed greatly.
Theresa Probst
February 17, 2013
Sr. Muriel, you brought light into so many children's lives. Your legacy through them will go on. May God bless you for you have been a blessed friend to many families.
Patricia Puente
February 16, 2013
Oh, Sister, how much have we missed your smiling face and presence at St. Charles! Although you were a PK teacher, you taught us all so much what a true disciple of Christ really is, always with a smile and a loving heart for everyone. What a joyful day in heaven when you arrived, but a sad one for us. You will forever be in our hearts and prayers and please remember us in yours. Thank you, God, for Sr. Muriel, our happy warrior for you here on earth and now one for you in Heaven.
Theresa Burkett
February 16, 2013
Sr. Muriel will truly be missed by so many. I have known her for many years and the love she had for everyone was amazing. She is a truly shining star in the heavens above. God Bless her family during this time.
Ronnie Syptak
February 16, 2013
One of the best teacher and friend may you rest in peace
February 16, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Sister Muriel Clarke will be greatly missed by friends and family.
Betty Jo
February 16, 2013
Sr. Muriel.. Was a very Special Angel... She always had a smile & a hug for everyone... I had the great pleasure of knowin' her around 10 yrs.. & she never changed... always that happy, smiley face Sr. .. Thank ya, Jesus for sharin' Sr. with us here, at St. Charles for yrs.. We were so honored to have her... And now, we will be her, terribly.... xo luv Betty Jo..
Felicia Palacios
February 16, 2013
Sr.Muriel was my daughters pk3 teacher at st.charles in 1997,she will be in our prayers.the children loved her kind heart and beautiful spirit.
Linda Schulle
February 16, 2013
I know the Lord called Sister Muriel up to heaven on February 14th, because she was one of His sweethearts!When she taught my son in first grade at St. Charles back in 1986, i will never forget how when praying the rosary, he would pray it with an Irish accent. In the 30+ years I have know her, she always a fine example of what it means to be a servant of the gospel, with her love and compassion for all. I truly believe we have another angel in heaven! May she forever rest in peace in the loving arms of Our Savior!
Vera Ramirez
February 16, 2013
We will surely miss Sr. Muriel. She taught my son,niece and nephews whom are adults now and was the top seller of World finest chocolates at St Charles Borromeo. Oh how she loved all children. Now Sr Muriel is in heaven and may she rest in peace. Honored to have known her for she never forgot one person she met.
Kelsey Gonzalez and Vera Ramirez
Derrick & Darryl
Maniego Family
February 15, 2013
We are saddened that we won't see her smiling face and feel the warmth of her welcoming arms next time we visit Assumption School and church. Rest in peace our dearest teacher.You have touched many lives. You will be missed.
Jose Castillo
February 15, 2013
What a blessing my family had to have sister Muriel teach my son in prek in 1997. Today he has fond memories of her and always will.
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