Mary Lee Clark

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 6:15 a.m., God saw fit to relieve MARY LEE CLARK of all her worldly cares. He in His infinite wisdom and passion answered Mary’s request to come to her eternal home. She was residing at the Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Mary was born on September 21, 1922 in Belhaven, North Carolina. Mary and her sister Lizzie Smith were raised by their father, Castille Clark and his mother, Lizzie Midget. There were educated in the Belhaven Public School System. As a young woman, Mary relocated to Baltimore, Maryland. Here is where she raised her four children, Ronnie O’Neil Clark, Hazel Marie Clark, Paulette Clark (Flowers) and Michael Darnell Clark. Mary was employed by several prominent families as a domestic worker. They all cherished her perfection and commitment to them and their families. Mary was a vibrant woman and always a lady. She enjoyed life to the fullest and was a member of the Primary Social Club. These ladies hosted awesome cabarets, casino trips, as well as trips around the world. In 2022, performing daily living activities became too much of a task for Mary, already into her late 90’s. With failing health, she was admitted into Levindale. While there she celebrated her 100th birthday. This sharp and witty centenarian cherished the event with her family, friends and staff at the facility. Mary’s hobbies were playing cards and cooking for everyone for all occasions including family and friends. She had pet names for all of her grandchildren and everyone affectionately referred to her as “Gran.” Mary will be joining her son Ronnie and her grandson Andre (Smooth) who preceded her in death. Her legacy will be carried on by: her two daughters, Hazel and Paulette; one son, Michael; six grandchildren, Jay, Tonya, Ischa, Ashanti, Michael and Marvin; sixteen great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. Her devotion to her children, grandchildren, great-grands, and other family members and friends will remain an invaluable possession. We thank God for this beautiful life and for what she has meant to us.

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Mary Lee Clark

September 21, 1922 - September 13, 2023