Allyn Baker Clarke
September 6, 1945 ~ July 10, 2013
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Allyn Baker Clarke, 67, of Arden, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Park Ridge Hospital.
A native of Washington, D.C., she was a daughter of the late Dorothy Richmond.
Mrs. Clarke was a graduate of the Oak Hill, Virginia Boarding School, and attended Mars Hill College as a voice music major. Formerly of Falls Church, VA, she moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL, where she was assistant dock master at the Pier 66 Hotel and Marina. She retired to Asheville in 1994. She worked as church secretary at Oak Forest Presbyterian Church until retiring 2 years ago.
Mrs. Clarke was a member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir, soloist, and was formerly the church secretary.
Mrs. Clarke is survived by her husband of 47 years, Raymond J. Clarke; daughter Kayalee Watts; son James Michael Clarke and wife Tracy; 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Montmorenci United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Lisa Hartzog-Hannah, Frank Gordon, and Mary Gordon officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Montmorenci United Methodist Church for choir robes, 89 Old Candler Town Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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So sorry to hear of Allyn’s passing.She was a wonderful woman and such a kind and friendly person that everyone loved once they met her. She was a good friend to me at Oak Forest when my late husband Randy and I attended there.. My heart and prayers go out to the family.
Ray, We will miss her.
She loved her family.
Be strong…
With warm regards,
Donna & Jacob
My heart is shattered,I never knew I could survive a pain so deep. My mom was my confidant,my cheerleader,my support system and my very best friend.I cant imagine my life without her calling me every morning just to make sure I was feeling ok, and the girls were doing alright too.Until we are together again Mom I will hold you close to my heart Always
Not a day will go by that you will not be missed. You were always the thread that held this family together. You have taught us all so very much about the importance of family and love. Maybe if we all put together the different pieces of our broken hearts we can help each other. The void will never be filled and every single tear shed will hopefully find their way to you as kisses. You earned your wings tenfold you beautiful, sweet, loving soul. May you always be with us and know that as long as we remember you , you will continue to live on in our hearts and souls forever. Never ending love to a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an aunt and a friend. Rest easy our sweet Angel.
My thoughts and prayers are there with all. God has called her to the heavens for his choir of angels. So when you look to the heavens above think of her singing from the clouds. Not always my sister-in-law, buy always my sister.
Love goes with you.
Dottie
Ray and Family,
Terry and I are keeping you constantly in our prayers. We understand your pain but we also know that no matter how much it hurts, Jesus in His mercy will sustain each of you and He will see you through this sad time.
Allyn was a beautiful person inside and out and we will miss her very much.
Peace and comfort to each of you.
Went to school with her at Oak Hill and she was a super person. She touched a lot of people and will be missed. RIP Prayers to the family
Mack
My love to all the family, Kathy
Dearest Allyn, This truly is the most difficult note I have ever had to write in my life..You and Ray have shown and given me so much Love and support throughout my life..I still to this day refer to you and Ray as my adopted parents, and I always will..I just want to say I will Love you Always..Thank you for your kind heart and open arms…This is one painful big bump in the road, until we meet again… Love Always and Forever,
Mindy
I’ve had many friends over the years, but Allyn was truly one of the dearest. My heart is broken but knowing she’s an angel makes it a little easier to bear. My thoughts and continued prayers are with the entire family.
Almost 10 years. We would have such a talk but I do love and miss you each day even though I lie to myself and say I don’t. Pain and hurt are a funny and disturbing emotion but loss is unspeakable. My heart has been broken a little over the years but nothing can repair the damage of losing you for no reason but some test, spite, or another way for us to wonder what this all really means.
Merry Christmas Mom. I’ve quit looking for answers to impossible questions, and moved forward with trying to just learn how to miss you. Even after 10+ years I still am trying that. Tell Jesus we said Happy Birthday and to ask everyone to try just a little more kindness this coming year.
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