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Dionesha Clarke Obituary
The Earthly Journey of Dionesha Antoinette Clarke began in Warren, OH on Thanksgivings Day, November 23, 1978. She was the first-born daughter of Bishop Timothy J. and Lady Clytemnestra L. Clarke.
Her early childhood education included Tree of Life and Central Ohio Christian Schools. She later transitioned to Columbus Public Schools, and graduated from Mifflin High School in the class of 1996. She attended the University of Akron prior to serving in the U.S. Air Force as an Airmen First Class. After returning from the military, she returned to the University of Phoenix (Columbus Campus), to complete her Bachelor of Science in administration. Her employment history include: JP Morgan Chase as a Fraud Prevention Analyst, and an Investment Broker at Citi Financial. She served as Director of Special Events at the First Church of God for the last 11 years.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother; Essie Mae Bailey, paternal grandfather; Rupert W. Clarke; her maternal grandmother, Betty Gray Lawson, aunt; Josephine Hudnell, uncles; Carroll Clarke and Frederick Clarke. Those who she leaves to cherish her memory includes: daughter; London Yvonne Logan; mother; Lady Clytemnestra L. Clarke, father; Bishop Timothy J. Clarke, sister; Joscelyn R. Clarke, nephew, Ryan J. Clarke, Grandfather, Robert L. Lawson; Uncles, Vincente (Angela) Lawson, Steven Clarke, aunts; Pamela Clarke, Laura Hudnell, cousins; Terrell (Gabriel) Lawson, Quentin Granger, Shayla Hudnell Nicole Hudnell, Yolanda Lewis and a great host of relatives and friends. Service of Memory Wednesday 7pm First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd where the family will receive friends 6pm until the time of service and she will lie in state at 3pm. Funeral Thursday 11am at the church where the family will receive friends at 10am. Arrangements entrusted to CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. WWW.CALIMANFUNERALSERVICES.COM
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Billy Williams
January 27, 2019
To the entire Clarke Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Dee Dee was a sweet, respectful, and classy young lady. We worked together at Citigroup and I am proud to have known her. You will stay in my prayers during this very difficult time.
Dolores Graddy
January 21, 2019
I did not know her but I'm do stressed to gear if her passing. Keeping you all in prayer
LONNIE AND LAKISHA HALE
January 16, 2019
Sincere Condolences and Prayers to our BISHOP AND FIRST LADY CLARKE
Charlotte Lewis Woods
January 16, 2019
My deepest sympathies to the Clarke family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pastor Howard
January 14, 2019
Our prayers and condolences to you and your family. May God strengthen you and keep you.
Pastor Darryl G Anderson
January 13, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Clarke Family. May the God of comfort grant you strength during this difficult and trying time. My prayers are with you continually.
Pastor DG Anderson
Michael Allen
January 13, 2019
My prayers and my condolence to you and your family. Your in my prayer's.
Michael Lyn Allen Frazier/Pittsburgh, Pa
Pastor Brenda Bowen
January 12, 2019
Our since condolences to Bishop Timothy and 1st Lady C. Clarke. We. the members of South Side Church of God in Hanford, CA are praying that the love of God will strengthen and comfort you at this time.
Micah Bennett
January 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 11, 2019
To Bishop Clarke & Mrs.Clarke Our Deepest Sympathy to both of you in the home going of your daughter.Our prayers are with you and your family Bro.& Sister Kenneth Hawkins
Shayla Hudnell
January 11, 2019
What I wouldn't do to hug you again. You always made me feel warm inside. I love you Dede.
Michael & Alice Newsome
January 11, 2019
Bishop and Lady Clarke, we are saddened by the loss of your daughter. We are praying for you.
Much love to you all!
Ms. Dawn Elaine Smith
January 11, 2019
Greg, Connie and Gregory Wood
January 11, 2019
Bishop, Lady "C" and the entire Clark Family:
We will continue to keep you always in our prayers.
You know that God loves you and know that we love you too always!
Bishop Wayne & Lady Teresa Ellis, New Hope FGBC
January 11, 2019
We offer our condolences and prayers to the Clarke Family! Dee was a very sweet young lady that left a loving & lasting impression once you met her! Blessings!
January 11, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Clarke Family. May the God of comfort grant you strength during this difficult time.
Tomika Gordon
January 11, 2019
On behalf of Blah The Salon we are praying continuously for the family of Dionesha. She has touched many of our lives over the years and her presence will remain forever in our hearts .
January 11, 2019
To the family and other love ones; may the hope of seeing your love one soon in the resurection brings comfort; John 6:40
Cyril Butler
January 11, 2019
Our deepest condolences from the Butler Family
David and DeVonne Tucker
January 11, 2019
To Bishop Timothy and Lady C, along with the First Church of God family, we extend our condolences in the passing of Dionesha.
May the God of all comfort and peace overshadow you today and the days to come.
Rose Sloan
January 11, 2019
To Bishop Clarke and Lady C. God is your refuge and strength a present help in this time of bereavement. Praying for God to continue to comfort and bless the family.
Phyllis Ware
January 10, 2019
We will continue to pray for you all during this most hurtful time. We are so sorry for your loss. We love you all so much.
Aisha, Paul JR, Paul Sr
Erma Swanson
January 10, 2019
To the Clarke family, sorry about your loss of your daughter Dionesha. There's a blessing on the way. I know your daughter is in God's hand. Bishop Clarke continue keep on God's work, and also the First Lady continue doing God's work too. Love you both. Erma Wonita Swanson from Higher Ground AAA.
Lorena Scott
January 10, 2019
Love you and your family Pastor. Praying for you always.
Mary E. Jones
January 10, 2019
Bishop and Lady Clarke, my prayers and love extended to you and your family. The loss is tremendous. May God continue to comfort you. Deaconess at Triedstone Baptist Church.
Mary E. Jones
January 10, 2019
Bishop and Lady Clarke, my prayers and love extended to you and your family. The loss is tremendous. May God continue to comfort you. Deaconess at Triedstone Baptist Church.
Raymel Talley
January 10, 2019
My sincere condolences to you First Family. My heart and prayers are with you. I wish I could have been there you stood by me through my losses and I so wanted to be there for you. Even tho physically I wasn't there spiritually I was throughout the funeral. Please know that I love you and miss you all. From the Talley's in S.C.
Denise Modeste
January 10, 2019
Another Angel in Heaven!
January 10, 2019
May the Lord continue to comfort and keep you all as you mourn the loss of your love one God's blessings, in Jesus Name Amen !
Your Sister in Christ
Clifford and Freda Stargell
January 10, 2019
Bishop Clarke, Cly,Joscelyn and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you doing this difficult time. May GOD BLESS you.
With Love and Sympathy,
Clifford and Freda Stargell
Kendell and wife Stephanie Stargell
Your Neighbors from Warren, Oh
Reverend Michael W. Green
January 10, 2019
Bishop Clarke, First Lady Clarke, and Family and the Body of Christ at 3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio Praying that God will Comfort and Strengthen you during this time.
Reverend Michael and Deborah Green
Angela Green
Danielle Green
Christine Fowler-Mack
January 10, 2019
We love and honor you, lil Sis! I loved the bond of growing up a P.K.
To Dee's family and friends, we will continue to be praying for you for we know that He is able to comfort and keep you!
- Christine Fowler-Mack
Jeff and Regina Parker
January 10, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the Clarke family. Our prayers are with you today. May God comfort and keep you during this time of grief.
Jeff, Regina, and Summer Parker
Lisa Banks
January 10, 2019
Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dan and Jennifer Henderson
January 10, 2019
We pray for the families peace of mind during this time,
Robert Bethea
January 9, 2019
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. .
Robert, Edna Bethea and Sons
Donna Sharper
January 9, 2019
To Dionesha's Grieving Family Members and Dearest Friends,
It's so heartbreaking to learn of Dee Dee's untimely death. -- I know the feeling all too well. -- But God allows everything to happen for a reason, and He promised that His mercy never fails. He is the same today, yesterday and forever.
I'm praying that the Great Comforter and God's written Word would provide you with the healing "ointment and protection" that this deep wound has brought to your hearts, minds and lives.
Like the singer once wrote, "We'll understand it better by and by."
And, to those who love God and are called according to His purpose, nothing can separate us from His's love.
With love and prayers, from your sister in Jesus Christ, who is coming back again soon (Hooray!!!:),
Joyce McCall
January 9, 2019
Condolences to Bishop Clarke, Lady Clyde and family.
The Community Church of God, Newark, NJ extends our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your beautiful daughter. May God give you strength. God is your refuge and strength. He cares for you.
Pastor Rev. Rufus and Lady Ikhisha McCall
Pastor Emertis Rev. James and Lady Mary Dargan
Trustee Lewis & Admin. Asst. Joyce McCall & congregation.
Sophia Vickers
January 9, 2019
In those moments when grief overwhelms you, I pray that God's strength will hold and comfort you. In the midst of your pain, I pray that God's peace will be a balm to soothe your aching heart. Know that I am fervently praying for you and the entire family.
Aline L Davis
January 9, 2019
No words can express how sorry I am to hear about your daughter. I know just how much you loved her and she you. The love that you shared was so beautiful, and I know that it's this same love that will carry you through the darkest and most difficult days.
Carolyn Booker
January 9, 2019
I began to cry. My heart aches from the loss of a child as a mother, I do realize your pain Sister "C". I pray you will have peace and many who will respectfully help you during this time. God has his arms wrapped around you and your family. Dee Dee is with the king of kings and all is well with her soul.
We love you and Bishop!
Vaughn and Carolyn ( booker) Terry
Carolyn Booker
January 9, 2019
I began to cry. My heart aches from the loss of a child as a mother, I do realize your pain Sister "C". I pray you will have peace and many who will respectfully help you during this time. God has his arms wrapped around you and your family. Dee Dee is with the king of kings and all is well with her soul.
We love you and Bishop!
Vaughn and Carolyn ( booker) Terry
Pastor Arthur/Leatha McCloud
January 9, 2019
Our sincere heartfelt condolences to Bishop, Lady Clarke and the entire Family. We pray God's blessing, comfort and strength as you go through this difficult time. Please know that you're loved. Weeping may enduring for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. God bless you!
Jacqueline Slater
January 9, 2019
Please accept my condolences and prayers.
Kimberly Garrett
January 9, 2019
Bishop Clark and Family,
You have my deepest condolences in the loss of your daughter. Thank you for all you have done for my family in our time of need when you eulogized my daughter Melendez. My hope is for comfort and strength for you and your family. May your love for Him keep you. Mrs. Kimberly Garrett (Bibb).
Camille Doughty Banner
January 9, 2019
Our sincere Condolences from the family of Mother Bertha M. Doughty and Camille Doughty Banner.
James and Rhesa Green
January 9, 2019
We join the many who have extended condolences to you. Bishop and Sister C, you and your family remain on our wall of prayer...may you feel God's presence even in the midst of your pain. We love you much.
Kathrine Brooks Bland
January 9, 2019
Praying for the Clarke family!
Valerie and Calvin Thomas Jr. and Family
January 9, 2019
Bishop and First Lady Clarke and family: We send out our heartfelt prayers and condolences at this time. May God bless you and keep you through the days to come.
Sharon Chubb
January 9, 2019
Condolences and prayers go out to the Clarke family.
Doretha Hall
January 9, 2019
My prayers are with you
Kristy Gaddis
January 9, 2019
We are thinking of you! Please accept our deepest condolences Bishop Clarke, Lady C, London, Josci, Ryan & the entire First Family. We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts goes out to you all in your time of sorrow. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. WE LOVE YOU!
Randal, Kristy, The Girls & the entire Gaddis/Booker Family❤
Francisca Figueroa
January 9, 2019
My prayers go out to you and your family! I am so hurt for you, because I know too well the pain associated with the loss of a child. My deepest sympathy to you and yours.
Laurie Parker
January 9, 2019
My arms are wrapped tight around you today family and the prayers around the world are going up on your behalf. Dee was loved and she will be missed. All my Love
January 9, 2019
Heartfelt love and sympathies from my family
to yours. Rogena Burrus, Center of Hope
Maxine Arnold
January 9, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 9, 2019
To Bishop Clarke and family, as the guest preacher reminded us Sunday, my prayer for you in this difficult time is to remember, the words of our Lord and Savior in 2 Corinthians - My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Continue to be strengthened by God's grace.
Lisa Tope and Family
FCOG member
Debbie Miller
January 9, 2019
MY heartfelt condolences goes out to my first family. DeDe will be missed but never forgotten.
January 9, 2019
My prayers,love and condolences are sent your way from Mich. She was a loving daughter. Allow God to comfort you thru these difficult days.
Laurie ROLLINS
January 8, 2019
Rih beautiful friend
January 8, 2019
Our heart mourns for your loss..words cannot express the sympathy we feel.
The Vasser family
Sharonda Clanton
January 8, 2019
You was always there for me when I lost my son today was the first time that I heard about your home going and it sadden me so very deeply. But I will forever hold on to the memories of the days when I sat with you and the first family. And when I would be so curious to see what fancy stockings ypu would wear to worship.....BABY REST EASY IN HEAVEN......I WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOU....
Yvonne Roberson
January 8, 2019
I am sending my condolences to The First Family with special prayers. May God be with you. DeDe will be missed.From Yvonne Roberson,Second Sunday Greeter
Cynthia Alexander
January 8, 2019
Condolences and prayers for the First Family and the Church Family. She was a blessings to so many. Salute to a Soildier in the Army of the Lord. Love you all may you all find comfort in knowing she is with the Lord and you will see her again.
Salvation Sally the Gospel Clown aka Sis Cindy
Ramon & Monica Russell
January 8, 2019
Our condolences to the Clarke Family. Thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace during this time.
January 8, 2019
We are sorry about about the passing of Dionesha she was a lovely person. The Clarke family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dwayne and Kendra McGaughy
January 8, 2019
Words cannot express how sorry we were to hear about your loss. We continue to pray for you and all the family during this difficult time. God bless.
Dwayne and Kendra McGaughy
Steven & Lisa Coconougher
January 8, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elnora Jenkins
January 8, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Clarke family.
Tresa Mccollum Burton
January 8, 2019
May God heal your hearts. Understand that she lives with Christ.
January 8, 2019
Sleep in Heavenly Peace!!!
January 8, 2019
The peace and love of our savior Jesus Christ surround you and your family.
Rev. Edward & Arlene McAdams
January 8, 2019
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Marlene Hill-Powell
January 8, 2019
May God comfort and surround you with his love and peace. My prayers and condolences are with the entire Clarke family and London.
I Truss
January 8, 2019
Bishop and Lady Clark, Sending my heartfelt condolences. May God wrap his loving arms around the family during this diffcult time.
Rose Corley
January 8, 2019
My condolence to the Clarke family. You are in our prayers. Love you with the love of God.
January 8, 2019
May God comfort and surround you with his love and peace. My prayers and condolences are with the entire Clarke family and London.
Stephanie Dunnagan
January 8, 2019
I'm going to miss you your pearly white teeth. God is going to take care of you now.
January 8, 2019
Bishop and Lady Clark you have our prayerful condolences. May God allow a river of comfort and peace to flow to you. Drs. Johnnie & Cindy White, Columbia, SC
AIM Family
Kiara (Scofield) Washington
January 8, 2019
We love you dee !! You're forever in our hearts!. Continually praying for my first family!!!!!! I
James II, Reina and James III
January 8, 2019
We love you Clarke and Lawson family! We will continue to earnestly pray for your peace and healing.
May God continue to bless and keep you as only He can.
January 8, 2019
Bishop, Lady C, and family- May God's mercy and goodness be with you now and always to provide you with the strength you will need to make it though. Thank you for always being there for US and at this difficult time, know that we are here for you. Love always, Derrick & Vunessa Martin & family XOXOXO
Pastor Dawkins
January 8, 2019
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We wish you Hope in the midst of your sorrow and Comfort in the midst of your pain.
May God's peace abide from within.
Pastor & Lady Dawkins and Praise Tabernacle International Family
Deborah Mercer
January 8, 2019
Bishop Clark and family condolences to you all this time of heartbreak and loss. The Lord weeps with us. May Dionesha rest pin peace
Adrianne Fletcher
January 8, 2019
I'm praying for my first family and my Church family through this difficult time.
January 8, 2019
To Bishop, Lady Clarke and Family:
Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time. Our love and prayers are with you, always!
Warren, Angela and Laura Long
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