Gertrude Clemons

GERTRUDE CLEMONS, daughter of the late Henry and Mordie Vines Clemons, was born on August 9, 1918, in Franklin County, North Carolina. She was the fourth of thirteen children. She departed this life on August 12, 2005, at Union Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Gertrude joined the Elizabeth Baptist Church at the age of nine. Oh, how she loved attending Sunday School, singing solos, and reciting poems! She received her education in the Nash County Public Schools. With a zeal to better herself, Gertrude moved to Richmond, Virginia. She worked as a maid during the day, and attended Cosmetology School at night. Soon, she became a certified Cosmetologist. However, after experiencing asthma attacks, she was no longer able to continue her career as a beautician. Gertrude then began working as a companion, for she was a people person. She was always ready to help others and she didn't wait for you to ask her. She would see someone in need and she would volunteer her assistance. When having a conversation with you, if she thought that some things you were saying were inconsistent with the truth, she would quickly tell you, "I know that's not true, you know it's not true, and God knows it's not true, but I still love you." While in Richmond, she joined the Fifth Street Baptist Church, where Dr. Scott was the Pastor. After about twenty years in Richmond, Virginia, she moved to Baltimore to still do companion work, but for a better salary. Gertrude knew that without the Lord, she could do nothing; therefore, when she moved to Baltimore, she joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church under the direction of Reverend Maxwell Johnson. She enjoyed worshipping with her biological and Ebenezer family and friends. After a full life and extended illness, she departed this life on Friday, August 12, 2005 at Union Memorial Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory: two sisters, Virginia Daniels (Robert) of Baltimore, MD and Maggie Jones of Portsmouth, VA; three brothers, The Reverend Filmore Clemons of Portsmouth, VA, Levi Clemons of Portsmouth, VA and The Reverend Ezell Clemons of Spring Hope, NC; six sisters-in-law, Carrie Clemons of Portsmouth, VA, Della Clemons of Portsmouth, VA, Leomia Clemons of Portsmouth, VA, Magalene Clemons of Portsmouth, VA, Dora Clemons of Spring Hope, NC and Maggie Eliza Clemons of Sanford, NC; two aunts, Hortense Flood of Richmond, VA and Della Mae Richardson of Yorktown, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.

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Gertrude Clemons

August 9, 1918 - August 12, 2005