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Jacqueline Clemons Obituary
AGE: 73 • Morganville
Jacqueline Brinkley Clemons, 73, of Morganville, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, in Kansas City, MO. She was born to Elizabeth Brinkley and Norman O. Barry in Philadelphia PA, Aug. 6, 1940. Jackie graduated from Simon Gratz High School and received a BA in Music Education at Maryland State College as well as a Master of Science and certification in Music Therapy from Montclair State University.
She was a teacher at the former Jamesburg State Home for Boys and a Director of Recreational and Rehabilitation Therapy at Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital. After retirement, she continued working as a Residential Counselor for girls at Children's Psychiatric Center. She was a great counselor, a gifted pianist, enjoyed reading and listening to gospel music. She was a member of Wicker Memorial Baptist Church.
Jackie is survived by her two sons, Clarence A. Clemons III (Nick) and Charles O. Clemons, as well as her four grandchildren, Olivia, Aniya, Ayden, and Nyema.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Waitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 501 Highway 79, Morganville, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. and interment at the Forest Green Cemetery Morganville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jacqueline Clemons
June 26, 2014
Dear Nick and Family,
I worked with your mom for many yrs at SERV Respite in New Brunswick. I found a picture of all of us at her house last week. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a bright light in this world and I was blessed to know her. She was a funny lady. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. Karin Noll Jobe
Jessie Smith
May 17, 2014
To the Clemons Family,
Jackie and I were co-workers at Worcester High School in Newark, MD. It might have been her very first job. We appreciated her work and fellowship, and now we pray God's blessings upon you all as you suffer your great lost.
Jessie Cottman Smith
Jess
May 4, 2014
Dear Clemons Family,
It,s been a blessing having had your mom as a friend and co-worker.I can remember on many occasion your mom and I rehearsing for the next church program. yup we both gave up our lunches
Boy was she a serious ,steadfast servant for The Lord. She wanted all the vocal rifts and octaves on
Point. She also loved the songbirds from Old
Ship of Zion church.You know your mom under her
Leadership took the Marlboro Gospel Choir to Ancora Hospital to sing for a Black History program. Chunky and Nicky your mom could bang those Ivory,s. She,ll be missed and always loved.
Respectfully
Gail Navarro
doris holmes
May 2, 2014
my prayers go out to you and your family. may you rest in peace.
May 2, 2014
Jacki and I were co-workers at Marlboro. we were also good friends, God bless u and RIP. Mike Flanagan
Tanya Watson
May 2, 2014
I have so many fond memories of working with Jackie at Marlboro. She was a mentor and a friend. Prayers to the family at this time of sorrow.
Patti McGrath Homefield
May 2, 2014
To the Clemons Family~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Patti & Buddy Homefield
Ephrata,PA
May 1, 2014
Jacqueline my dear sister, I will not be able to see you in the flesh or call you on the phone anymore, but you will forever live in my heart. Love & Miss you, your brother Ronnie.
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