Ann Clark

CLARK, Ann Arnold, 79, of Richmond, died January 4, 2010 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Mary Arnold; and her sister, Zaida Lanier. Surviving are her longtime companion and fiance, Virgil Mercer; brother, T.K. Arnold (Sarah); son, David Clark (Leigh); daughter, Donna Shater (Chris); grandsons, Nathan Lester (Megan) and Adam Lester; great-grandson, Hoke Lester; brother-in-law, Paul Lanier; beloved pet, Tammy; several nieces and nephews, and many longtime friends. Ann grew up in a lovely farmhouse that she adored in Louisburg, N.C., where she graduated from Edward Best High School in 1948. She was the Membership Director for the APVA for 19 years, a position of which she was most proud and where she developed many long-lasting friendships. Ann was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend and she will be missed by all who knew her. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2010, at the Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 West Huguenot Rd., Richmond, Va. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.