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Marlene Jack

Barhamsville, Virginia

Aug 31, 1948 – Mar 9, 2023

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BORN
August 31, 1948
DIED
March 9, 2023
LOCATION
Barhamsville, Virginia

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Marlene Jack of Barhamsville, VA, passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 74. Marlene was a highly respected ceramics artist and W&M Professor Emerita of Studio Art.Marlene is survived by her husband, Tom Moore, stepson Nathaniel Thomas Moore, niece Adrienne Lamm, and nephew Gregory...

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So sad to learn of Marlene's passing, but I share in honoring her. Marlene came to Wm and Mary in '74 when I was in my last two years as an undergrad art major, just in time to take several classes with her. I was immediately drawn to her dynamic vision for the ceramics program, and I well remember how hard she worked in the early Power Plant days. I went on to get an MFA, and though it was in painting, there is so much about that early 3D work in clay that feeds into it--particularly the...

So sorry to just hear of Marlene´s passing. Sadly, I have been out of touch. My deepest condolences Tom.

Tom- Thinking of you. I still have and use several of her lovely pieces. Randy Jones Wyatt

When I am asked what teacher most affected my own teaching it is always you I name. Discovering your passing today makes me so very sad. You deserved longer on this earth.

I am sad to lose a generous and kind ceramic friend, and I have fond memories of our trip to the Cinque Terra when we were both teaching in Italy, long ago. Berry Matthews