Louise Thornton Clark

Louise Clark Obituary

PENHOOK - Louise Thornton Clark, age 70 of Penhook and formerly of Covel, W.Va., passed away Friday January 12, 2007. She was born September 17, 1936 to the late Bernard and Janett Thornton and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Louise Clark; and brothers, Bernard Junior Thornton and Olen Lee Thornton.
Louise was an owner of the Penhook Boat Dock and was known for the "Louise Cheeseburger." She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all.
She is survived by her husband of fifty years, George Bea Clark; children, Debbie Rowles and husband, Danny of Gretna, George "Butch" Clark and wife, Lynn of Penhook, Sharon Williams and husband, Donnie of Penhook, and Shawna Henry and husband, Ron of Rustburg; grandchildren, Chastity McBroom and husband, John, Jamie Clark, Brandon Gautier, Derek Lester, Jeremy Clark, Cassi Williams, Steven and Kaley Henry; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton, W. Va. at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 with Rev. Judith Short officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV.
Her family will be receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, South Main St., Rocky Mount, VA and from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, Honaker Rd., Princeton, WV.

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Published by Danville and Rockingham County on Jan. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Louise Clark

8 Entries

bryan church

January 20, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Shawna

January 18, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Charles White

January 16, 2007

Dear Clark Family,
We would like to express our sympathy to the entire Clark family. One of the special parts of our vacationing at SML over the years has been our contact with Louise and George and all of the Clark Family. I know that all of you guys love and care for each other deeply and I know how it must hurt to have to be without Louise. May your memories of her contributions to your lives help comfort you in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

With love,
Charles, Jeanne, Lee, & Jennifer White

Phyllis Williams

January 13, 2007

Dear Sharon,Donnie,Cassie & Derek
You have our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love,Dad and Phyllis, Rochester, New York

Dixie Canter

January 13, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ronnie and Blanche McClure

January 13, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Betty Beard

January 13, 2007

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to Lynn and the entire Clark family. When I cared for Mrs.Clark in the hospital I became aware of how blessed she was to have such a loving family and how blessed you all were to have her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time.

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