Darlene Elizabeth Clark

Darlene Elizabeth Clark

Darlene Clark Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rausch Funeral Home - Owings on Nov. 30, 2024.

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Darlene Elizabeth Clark, 77, of Dunkirk passed away November 25, 2024. She was born July 17, 1947 in Laurel, MD to Christopher G. and Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Dotson) Flora. Darlene grew up in Beltsville and graduated from High Point High School. She later attended Prince George's Community College. Darlene married Thomas "Tucker" Clark in Bowie on June 22, 1968, and they lived in Davidsonville until moving to Dunkirk in 1989. She worked as a bookkeeper for SEIU in Washington, DC and ran an in-home day care for several years. Darlene then went to work for James A. Cassidy Company in Beltsville and later owned and operated Red Wagon Antiques, throughout Maryland and Delaware. In her spare time Darlene enjoyed antiques, restoring furniture, traveling, cooking and baking. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Darlene is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband Thomas N. Clark, children Elizabeth "Sande" Nose and her husband Ty of Churchton and Thomas "Tommy" Clark, Jr. of Dunkirk, grandchildren Morgan, Elyssa, Ashley, and Nathan, and her devoted sister Denise Flora-Woods of Hobbs, NM. Along with many adored nieces and nephews. Darlene's memorial service will be livestreamed on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page.
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