Margaret Askew CLARKE

Margaret CLARKE Obituary

CLARKE, Margaret Askew, 72, of Mechanicsville, lost her courageous battle with Alzheimer's and passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. She is survived by her dedicated husband, John C. Clarke; her devoted son, Richard Eric Askew of Sandston, Virginia; three grandchildren, Grayson, Tanner and Spencer Askew; daughter-in-law, Shelly Askew; and her beloved poodle, Louie. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Lee Meadows; and mother, Margaret Hess Meadows. Margaret was born in Hinton, West Virginia where she resided for 24 years before moving to Richmond. She retired from Dominion Virginia Power after 36 years of loyal service. During her retirement she enjoyed her fair share of traveling with her loving husband, John. Their life together was full of love and laughter. Margaret was full of spirit and her infectious laugh brought smiles to all around her. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Margaret's family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2009 at Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia, where a funeral service will be held Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 2 p.m. Margaret will be interred at Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover, Virginia. The family wishes to thank Margaret's in-home caregivers for the gentle and loving care they provided to her during her illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Richmnd, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 or www.alz.org/grva.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Margaret CLARKE

16 Entries

October 26, 2009

Eric~
Sending you warm thoughts and prayers. Cherish the great memories, for they last forever.

Tracy Barrett Ruizcalderon
L-D Class of 1984

Dave Willey

October 15, 2009

John and Family, I was sadened to hear about Margaret's passing but we know that she is now in a better place. Her suffering was long but she will be remembered as a great friend and classmate from Hinton High School. We were all very pleased that she was able to attend our 50th anniversary and her spirit will always be with us at future anniversary gatherings. We send our love and prayers--Dave Willey, Williamsburg VA.

Frank McDowell

September 28, 2009

John

My prayers are with you and your family

September 27, 2009

Dear John and Eric,
I was so saddened to hear about my friend Margaret.
We worked together at Vepco in Customer Relations for George Hudgins and later Ken Lane.
Whenever I think of her I laugh because we shared so many good times and laughter. She loved her family and was a faithful wife and mother.
I loved her and will miss her terribly.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nell Little
Merry Hill, NC

Kim Wheat McDougle

September 26, 2009

Eric: So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Martha T. Thorn

September 26, 2009

So sorry to learn that Margaret will no longer be with us, We shared many years together from church to school. She will be missed. My thought and prayers are with you, her family.

Martha Talman Thorn

September 25, 2009

Eric -
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a beautiful woman.

(Mary) Beth Reno Forrest
Class of 1984

September 25, 2009

Thinking of you today in the loss of Margaret. My love and prayers are with you.

Carolyn C. Jones
Hinton High School Class of 1955

Harold Caldwell

September 25, 2009

The beautiful expressions printed here are true reflections of Margaret's nature. John and Eric, may you take comfort in knowing that Margaret was a very special person throughout her life. Margaret was a neighbor in Hinton, WV, and a valued member of the Hinton High School Class of 1955. Peace, comfort, and love to all of you.

yvonne manning

September 25, 2009

My heart is so heavy. Margaret and I were sincerely like 'soul' sisters for the many years we worked together at 'VEPCO.' We shared an office, and one of our supervisors threatened to fire us because our laughter and good natured humor drew too many other employees and supervisors to our office just to visit. John and Eric, my how she loved you! Please take comfort in knowing that so many of us care. Warmly, yvonne manning

September 25, 2009

Eric and John,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.
Margaret & Kenny Blaylock and family

September 25, 2009

Margaret was truly an example of class. Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences are extended to John and Eric and the rest of the family.

May God bless you all.

Paul, Julie, Jake, and Grant Morgan

Carol Marino

September 25, 2009

Our sincere sympathy to all of the family. It has been very rough on everyone. My husband (Ray Marino) worked with Margaret at Dominion Power for many years, and he thought the world of her. He passed away 11-3-04. I know he would want me to offer condolences to all. Plus, Paul Morgan married my niece (Julie). We love that young man more that we could ever have imagined. He is wonderful (like Margaret) and an inspiration to al of us. Sending peace & blessings, Carol, Granny & Joann

September 25, 2009

So sorry to hear about Margie, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jane Kesler, "class of 1955"

September 25, 2009

Our Sincere condolences to the family.
HINTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 1955
HINTON, WEST VIRGINIA

Karen Askew

September 25, 2009

Margaret will forever be in my heart as my "second" mother. I admired her and learned so much from her about life, cooking tips, relationships, etc. I was honored to be chosen as the maid of honor in her wedding to John and blessed to be a part of their lives. I will always love her.

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