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Lessie Clarke Obituary

Lessie B. "Nanny" Clarke COLUMBIA - Mrs. Lessie B. "Nanny" Clarke, 87, of Columbia, died on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Born May 21, 1926, in Roxboro, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Tracy Brandon, Sr., and Myrtle Thompson Paylor Brandon. Lessie attended Spring Valley Baptist Church, was very caring, and was known as everyone's "Nanny". Mrs. Clarke cared for children of the neighborhood and beyond. She enjoyed giving her time to others and loved working in her yard. Survivors include her daughters, Betty (Jerry) Benedict of Columbia, Carol Bradley of Blythewood, SC, Kathy (Jim) Powell of Columbia; sons, Tommy (Frances) Clarke of Blythewood, Donnie (Rochelle) Clarke of Irmo, SC, and James Clark of Lexington, SC; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Anne Brandon Wilkerson, and Lee Brandon Cozart; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Nanny was preceded in death by her brother, John Tracy Brandon, Jr.; sister, Josephine Brandon Hogan; and son-in-law, Edward "Butch" Bradley. A funeral service for Mrs. Lessie B. "Nanny" Clarke will be held 3 o'clock, Wednesday, December 4th, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 5202 Colonial Dr., Columbia, with The Rev. Dr. Robert Winburn officiating. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 2 o'clock. Memorials may be made to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Ln., Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112, or the Palmetto Health Foundation, 1600 Marion St., Columbia, SC, 29201. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The State on Dec. 4, 2013.

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Takeya Johnson

December 4, 2013

Tammy and Family. Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May God continue to comfort you and surround you with a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Johnson Family

Tammy Meetze

December 4, 2013

Miss you, Nanny!

December 4, 2013

Tammy and family, our hearts go out to you all during this time of loss. Hold tight to your memories, they will help get you through. With deeprst sympathy, Beley and Renea

Allen Worthy

December 4, 2013

Donnie, Jammy and family. My prayers are for your comfort and strength during your time of heartache and loss. Find your strength in God and know that all will be well in time. God Bless you all. Allen Worthy

Kay Brown

December 4, 2013

Betty, you and your entire family are in my heart and prayers. Let those good memories continue to live in your hearts.

December 4, 2013

Betty, you and your entire family are in my heart and prayers. Let those good memories live on forever in your hearts.
Kay Brown

December 4, 2013

Betty, You and your family are remembered in my prayers. Keep all of those good memories close to you in your hearts.

Dena Edmondson

December 3, 2013

Betty,
Losing a Mother is very difficult, but the wonderful memories you have of her will stay in your heart forever. Much love to you and your family.

Brenda Wells-Shull

December 2, 2013

Betty, you and your family are in my prayers.

December 2, 2013

Our sincere condolences to Tommy and the entire Clarke family. Sincerely, Rance and Janice Woodley and Palmetto Pines Custom Homes and Renovations.

Jennifer Asingua

December 2, 2013

My condolences to you and your family.

Kim Bradley

December 2, 2013

Nanny, you will be missed by many. It's hard to say goodbye when your not ready to let someone go. It's hard to write this because of all the pain that I know everyone is going through. All I can think of is flowers when I think of you. I miss your spaghetti that you always made for me when I was little and at your house. I remember the first amaryllis that I had bought was because of you. You appreciated life and everyone around you. At least heaven got a loving, caring, wonderful woman now. I know that you are looking over all of is right now. We had you for a long time and hated to see you go. You will be missed by many and loved by ALL! I love you Lessie Clarke "Nanny" and you will forever be in my heart.....

Sherry Anderson

December 2, 2013

Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
6:15 "
We have you in our hearts and Prayers. The Lord be with you as you trust in Him during this time of great loss.
Love in Christ Jesus,
Clif, Sherry, Jordan, Jennifer Anderson

Tammy Meetze

December 2, 2013

Nanny, you look so beautiful. I know heaven has the greatest angel now. I love you more than you know. Thank you for all you did for us. You are Amazing!

December 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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