Elizabeth Warren Clark
July 5, 1919 ~ May 9, 2011
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
ELIZABETH WARREN CLARK
CANDLER – Elizabeth Warren Clark, 91, of Pisgah Hwy., went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 9, 2011, at St. Joseph's Campus, Mission Hospitals.
She was born July 5, 1919, in Athens, TN, and was a lifetime resident of Hominy Valley. She was a daughter of the late Ulus and Effie Lea Watts Warren. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Homer Davis Clark, sisters Olivia Stanberry and Maybre Warren, and brothers Thurlow Warren and David Leslie Warren.
Mrs. Clark worked for 15 years at the American Enka Corp during WWII, and later was a hostess at McDonalds. She was a member of Hominy Baptist Church and frequently attended Liberty Baptist Church. She was a charter member of the DayStay Program at Hominy Baptist.
She is survived by daughters Janice C. Singleton and husband Kenneth of Candler, and Linda C. Manis and husband David of Candler; sons Bill N. Clark and wife Bea of Mars Hill, Jerry D. Clark of Houston, and J. Les Clark and wife Sandy of Candler; eight grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren; sisters Lillian Martin of Candler and Marcelene Jackson and husband Robert of Candler; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, housemaker, and caretaker of her beautiful home on Pisgah Highway.
A celebration of life service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Hominy Baptist Church, with Dr. Joe Yelton and Rev. Derrick McCarson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Phillip Jackson, Warren Stanberry, Johnny Dills, Tim Clark, Brian Singleton, and Chris Manis.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home.
A special thank you to Dr. Kevin Treakle for his care and kindness through the years, and to the staff of DayStay.
Memorials may be made to DayStay at Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my prayers.
Linda – I am so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. How very fortunate you were to have her with you for such a long time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Margaret
David and Linda – So sorry to hear the news of your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. From all that I have heard you speak of her I feel like I knew her. I am sure she was a sweet and very brave lady.
Oh, how I will miss my Dear Aunt Elizabeth! She was such a beautiful, strong, and encouraging lady who was always ‘there’ for me. She has a very special place in my heart. Love, Gayle
Dear Janice and Family . I’m sorry for your loss , but she is not gone she is just away for a little while . I pray God will give all of you peace , strength , and comfort. She was a blessed Lady always smileing and very pleasant . A true lady of God . I know you will miss her presence but rejoice she is now in heaven the most desired place to be In Loving Memory Linda & Ben
Dear Janice & Kenneth, Linda & David,
We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Clark’s death. We will keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care.
Sincerely, Wayne & Neil Jordan
Jerry
Please accept these feeble words as an expression of my condolences for your loss.
Brent Dorsey
Chancel Choir – First Pres. Houston
Janice, Linda and families:I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I have known her most of my life and she has always been such a strong, vibrant woman, and still had a spring in her step in her later years. I know your hearts are sad, but we all know she is in a much better place, free from pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God cover you with His grace to give you comfort and peace. Much much love.
Karen
Dear Family, Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Elizabeth brought so much joy to so many people. She was such a Loving, Sweet, & Special person. She was one of the most caring people I have had the pleasure of knowing. I will cherish the time I got to spend with her. She will never be forgotten. She will live in our hearts forever! GOD Bless you all & if you need anything just let me know. Love, Karan, Scott & Beth ♥
Linda and family,
I was saddened to learn of the passing of your beautiful mom. I know what she meant to you and all of your family. I will be thinking of you.
To my dear cousins, their spouses and children and grandchildren…whoever heard Elizabeth laugh can never forget the sheer joy she expressed. May this memory and so many others sustain you in this sad time and comfort you in the future. Remember her laughter! Our love and sympathy, Jean and Del Butler
To my dear cousins, their spouses and children and grandchildren…whoever heard Elizabeth laugh can never forget the sheer joy she expressed. May this memory and so many others sustain you in this sad time and comfort you in the future. Remember her laughter! Our love and sympathy, Jean and Del Butler
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth many years ago at McDonalds. She was without a doubt the sweetest, kindest, most gracious person I have ever known. I count myself lucky to have known her.
Janice and Linda, Just last week I saw your family gathered to eat at the DayStay Fiesta. Now your mother is present with Our Lord. From my youth your parents were both neighbors and major influences on my life. Your mother’s bravery will always be a symbol . This week I’m working with tornados and floods in Mississippi but I so look forward to seeing again that large white tent in early July under which your family celebrated Elizabeth’s life. She always knew how much she was loved.
Dan McCurry, Jackson, MS
janice and family.what a sweet lady elizabeth was.she could always make us laugh.we will miss her sweet face on sundays.may God comfort all of you and give you the peace to see you thru this time. we love you and are here for you if you need us.in love and sympathy janice,lynn charlie and andrew farmer
Such a beautiful lady, Linda… please know that I am thinking of you and praying for your family at this sad time. Love you….Wilma
Dear Linda, i was saddened to hear of the death of your mom. i know you will miss her. i am praying for you and your family during this time. sue
To Bill & Tim especially: I did not know your mother/grandmother – – but I have had the pleasure of knowing you two fine men for over 45 years, and have always had the greatest respect for you both. Blessings and Best, Bill Spencer.
You were a fighter til the very end, Great Grandmother Clark, and I love you very much!!! You have truly been a blessing in my life!
Linda and family,
Mom.Dad and I want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. It has been said over and over in this venue, but your Mom wouldn’t trade what she is experiencing for anything! I will be praying for you in the days to come.
Jane
Linda and Family, We were saddened to hear of the passing of your Mother but we also rejoice with you in your knowledge that you will see her again. From experience I know you never have enough time on this earth with your mother. Just know that you and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
…and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day….’ II Timothy 4:6-8
May the Lord be your comfort and strength in the days ahead and give you peace.
Linda I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. My mother and i always enyoyed seeing you and your mother on Saturdays for the last several years. She always had a beautiful smile on her face when she saw us. She didn’t say much but you could see the love and kindness she had in her eyes and smile. What a beautiful person. Linda what a great daughter you were for being there for her. Heaven received a specai person Monday. Our prayers are with you and your family. Brenda & Ronnie Robinson and Lillian Warren
My sincere sympathies to the Elizabeth Clark family, and also to her sisters and their families. My prayers will be with you as you prepare to begin the rest of your lives without her in your midst.
Marshall
It is hard to loose a parent at any age but we know Elizabeth had a full and wonderful life. I so enjoyed knowing her, and her children. The girls I love dearly and cherish their friendship. I wish I could be there for them as they were for me when I lost my father.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your Loved One.
Dear Linda and family:
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Susie Fussell and family
Dear Linda,
I am just finding out that you lost your sweet Mom…Im so sorry for you but not for her, she is in such heavenly joy as we speak. I know that like my self you are going to have a void that can never be filled, we were so blessed to have had wonderful parents, warm memories will take you along and the faith that this is temporary and we will all be together in the arms of our Lord one day.
In the meantime please know you are in my heart and prayers to you and all of your wonderful family.
Love,
Susan
Dear Jerry, I just want you to know that I, along with your many friends at First Presbyterian have been praying for you and your siblings as you grieve over the death of your mother. We are all here for you and will enfold you with our love when you return to Houston. Gay
Miss Elizabeth was my Hero! The admiration that I carry not only for this woman but also this family is mountainous! Miss Elizabeth sits in the right hand of God now, may He keep this family in His left hand supplied with strength,comfort and the love that you so deserve. Now not only do I have a hero, I also have an angel!I love the Clark Family!
Mrs. Clark was a fine lady that inspired me through her kindness and grace. She showed me that even in times of great hardship you can and should keep your faith and keep a positive Christian attitude. I have thought of her often over the years. Without a doubt this world was blessed to have had her in it as I was to have met her. It was an honor knowing her.
Elizabeth was no dought one of the most kind and gentle souls I have ever meet. She always welcomed me in her home and made me fill like her own child. She always had a presious smile. Such a lovely woman .So sorry for your loss.
Dearest Janice, Linda and families.
So sorry that we can not be there with you today, but please know that our prayers are with you.
Mrs. Clark was always an inspiration to every life she touched and a very brave and courageous woman. She will be missed by all. You were a very lucky family to have had her in your lives.
Love
Bill and Dyrenda
Linda, David, and Chris,
So sorry to hear of your great loss. The world lost a great woman, but she is up with God waiting on the rest of you. Please know that if there is anything you guys need, don’t hesitate to call.
Tildon
Les,
I’m so sorry to hear about this. I regret I didn’t get the chance to meet her. By the messages here, I can tell she was a wonderful lady who loved her family and friends deeply and was loved in return. You’re in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Gene
(Brian’s brother)
Linda and Jerry,
Im so sorry to read of the death of your mother. It’s been a long time, but I still think of you both as friends.
Dear Linda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. We didn’t know until today because we have had sickness in our family and have been at the hospital for a week. We certainly would have come to see you if we had known. We will never forget when Daddy passed away that you came to see Mama at home. That was so sweet of you and she still thinks of you often. Mama says she worked for many years with your mother at Enka and with her sisters. She was a very special lady. May God bless you all. Lean on Him because He will strengthen you and comfort like no one else can.
Love,
David & Sharon McMinn
Mrs. Christine Baker
Dear Linda,
We were away on vacation and have just learned of the loss of your mother. Please know that I would have been at the visitation if I had been in town. However, you have been in my heart and prayers ever since. May God bless all of your family at this very special time and in the days ahead.
Cathey Rhodarmer Turbyfill