Phyllis Clarke

CLARKE, Phyllis Rae Long, 88, of Chester, Va., died on December 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Clarke; her sister, Josephine Long; and her brother, Tom Long. Phyllis is survived by her son, John Clarke and his wife, Becky; and her daughter, Paige Aderholt and her husband, Kirk; and by a devoted niece, Beverly Long. A graduate of Goochland High School, Phyllis and Austin made their home in Manakin, Va. for more than 55 years. Phyllis was active in the PTA, the choir and other activities at Dover Baptist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Goochland Volunteer Fire Department, the Relay For Life of the American Cancer Society, and as a volunteer at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. She retired from the development office of the University of Richmond in 1985 and was an avid Spider football and basketball fan. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 6 from 2 to 4 p.m at Woody's Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, where a memorial service will be held Monday, December 7, at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.


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