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Clarice Lane Obituary
Born November 1, 1925, in Mullins, she was a daughter of the late Charles Harris Strickland and the late Mae Belle Braswell Strickland. She was married to the late Floyd Lane, who was the manager of the Joe Weatherly Stock Car Museum. Mrs. Lane was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and several civic groups.
Clarice Lane was an icon at the Darlington Raceway for over fifty-four years. She began working for the treasurer of the Darlington Raceway prior to the first race in 1950. During her tenure at the track she served as administrative assistant for the first six presidents of the Darlington Raceway. Mrs. Lane had left her mark not only on the raceway, but also on the many fans who have talked to her or visited her office at the track over the years.
Surviving are a daughter, Reecie (Ricky) Freeman of Darlington; two sons, Neal (Amy) Lane of Santee, and Johnny (Samantha) Lane of Florence; grandchildren, Jordan Freeman, Zack Freeman, Michael Lane, Holly Lane; one great-granddaughter; a brother, C.H. Strickland of Mullins; a sister, Dorothy Strickland Hudson of Mt. Airy, NC; and a special caregiver and friend, Barbara Boone.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Edward, Thomas, Malcolm and W.J. White, and sisters, Mabel White Lane and Charlie Mae Strickland Freeman.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 Thursday evening at Belk Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, PO Box 16, Darlington, SC 29540.
Sign the guestbook online at www.belkfuneralhome.com.
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Martin Poole
February 8, 2009
I am certain Miss Clarice will be missed. I can only remember good things about her and she was always so nice and kind to me. She and my dad went to high school together. I remember her well when she would come to Mullins to visit family. My heartfelt sympathy to her family.
Judy Johnson Hare
February 5, 2009
Clarice was such a sweetheart. I met her years ago when we all worked together on the Southern 500 Pageant Committee. She dearly loved her job and all the people she met at the track. She will be greatly missed. Cherish the wonderful memories you have and know that she is in a better place.
Robin & Marty Dickerson
February 5, 2009
Johnny and Sam,
Im sorry for your lose.I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. May God bless all of you.
Clyde Boan
February 5, 2009
I wanted to let the family know that she is in a better place now.She was a friend of mine and a womderful lady and she will be missed,everybody knew her as MRS CLARICE and she would help anybody,GOD BLESS the family
Rachel Langley
February 5, 2009
Reecie and Neal,
Your mother was a wonderful precious person, there are so many memories of her. She was truly an icon out at the track. We will never think of Darlington Raceway and not remember Clarice. Please know that we are praying and thinking of you and your family.
Ricky and Rachel Langley
elaine hubbard
February 5, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Clarice's death. She was a special lady we all admired and loved. No one will ever take her place. I am sorry that I didn't visit her like I should. She truely has a special place in our hearts. We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love Gene and Elaine hubbard
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