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Pearl Clark Obituary
Forest
Mrs. Pearl Moore Clark, daughter of Mr. J.P. Moore and Mrs. Dora
Washington Moore Nickson, departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 20, 2017. This native of Forest, Mississippi was an honor graduate of Jackson State University with a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's degree in Elementary Education. She was Employed by the Mississippi Action for Progress for 35 years as a teacher and administrator for the Scott County Head Start Center.
Pearl was a beautiful, loving, generous, and compassionate lady who was devoted to her family, children, church, community, friends and a staunch supporter of her alma mater, Jackson State University One Thousand Dollar Club. she is survived by her loving and devoted husband, James "Bo" Clark; nephew / son - Vincent Solomon (whom she reared); and grandchild- Christopher Solomon.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11:00 am, Forest Elementary School Auditorium, 513 Cleveland Street, Forest, MS, 39074.
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Carolyn Slaughter-Fuqua
April 16, 2020
On the anniversary of Pearl Moore Clark's passing, I would like to say that Forest, MS has not been the same. Her presence is greatly missed by the young and old. Pearl's legacy lives on in our memory.
Alderwoman Margaret Baker
April 23, 2017
Expressing sincere sympathy to the family of Mrs. Pearl Moore Clark. May the memories of Mrs. Clark sustain you in the days and months ahead.
Dewaun Walker
April 23, 2017
In Scott County, Mississippi, whenever you mentioned Jackson State University (JSU), Mrs. Pearl Clark's name would be sure to follow. Mrs. Clark served as the JSU's Scott Alumni Chapter's President for many years. If there were to be JSU in the place, she rolled her sleeves up and worked diligently for the good of our university.
She had a very charismatic way in advising high school seniors to at least "consider" The Blu & White. She definitely influenced my decision, as I'm a proud 2006 Jackson State graduate.
A line of our school song states, "Thee I love my dear old college home." Mrs, Clark truly lived this line.
A JSU icon, Mrs. Clark will be missed.
Alderwoman Cynthia Slaughter Melton
April 23, 2017
Farewell to the original Diva. You embodied loyalty, faith, and beauty. The City of Forest will miss you dearly. Rest in heavenly peace, my mentor and my friend.
Carolyn Slaughter
April 23, 2017
Pearl Clark, a family friend passed on Wednesday. Her home going service was on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in my hometown of Forest, MS. Who was Pearl Clark? You could say she was, Mrs. Forest, Mississippi. A lady of class, respect and values. She was our neighbor for many years, and a friend longer. As a child I knew her as that " Pretty Lady." Later, she would become Mama's mentee and dear friend. As a college student, while I worked in our Six Cees' Store, Pearl was a daily fixture. She and her husband Bo, stopped by almost everyday, sporting the finest of clothes. I cherished her presence. The beautiful furs, the fancy outfits and jewelry, all came with great conversations, and free advice on how to wear this and that. She never held on to her compliments, making a college student wanna be just like her. She would become my fashion icon. Over the years when returning home, Pearl Clark was still the social elite. Although I sport crimson and cream, Pearl wore pink and green like no other. She spearheaded committees like the Hawkins Reunion and the Jackson State Alumni Association. Pearl called me while I was undergoing chemo; she never mentioned the fact that she too had been diagnosed. We continued to exchange gifts and phone calls over the next few years. Her latest was a box of fruit that was waiting on me when I had my last surgery. It was the best fruit I had ever eaten. I called to tell her how good it was and she laughingly said, "Girl, you know me." Yes I did know Pearl, she personified the best, the very best!
Carolyn Slaughter Fuqua
Cornelia Shields
April 22, 2017
A beautiful spirit. We love you Mrs. Clark.
Cornelia Shields & Family
April 22, 2017
A beautiful person gone home. Rest in peace.
Esther Thames
Carolyn Fuqua
April 22, 2017
Rest in heavenly peace, Pearl. Our neighbor for over forty years, and no one could have been more family than you. You were one Classy lady from beginning until the end!
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