Wilhelmenia Clark-Pryor

WilhelMenia DoriS clark-Pryor (Mama) was born to Alice Allen on December 15, 1928 in Prince George, Virginia and departed this life on Thursday, November 6, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was the sister of Gladys Dennis (Doll baby), David Dennis, and Melrose Dennis who preceded her in death and leaves behind a sister Mattie Carter to mourn. Her formal education took place in Hopewell, Virginia. Once she completed her education she moved to Baltimore, Maryland where she met and married the late Harry Clark Sr. She became employed with the Baltimore City Public School System as a Crossing Guard. She continued her education to become a Cardiology Technician. Upon certification she became employed with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland until she retired. Upon retirement, Wilhelmenia relocated to Palmetto, Georgia where she became employed with Georgia Baptist Hospital as a supervisor for the telecommunication department. While residing in Georgia Wilhelmenia campaigned and was elected The First Black City Councilwoman of Palmetto, Georgia. She resided there until the passing of her husband, Harry Clark Sr. Upon his death she returned to Baltimore, Maryland where she was reunited with the late Nelson Pryor Sr. whom she called her "true love" and remarried. Wilhelmenia studied the Gospel under the teachings of Reverend R.W. Shambach, and loved to spread the word wherever she went. She became a member, and joined the ministry of Good Samaritan Baptist Church, where she taught Bible study to new members. Wilhelmenia was also a member of Christian Life Church where she enjoyed Dr Hugh Bair's teachings. She was a mother to many, and a beloved friend to all. Wherever she traveled she met and befriended people she encountered; she always left a lasting impression. She leaves to mourn: six step-children, Elena Rhone, Christina Caster, Donald Clark, Harold Clark, Valerie Hughes, and LaVonne Leslie; a very devoted son-in-law, Craig Griffin; and her grandchildren, Jerrod Leslie, Nelson Pryor, and her granddaughter DeNira Fisher who Wilhemenia raised as her own; sixteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, as well as many loved ones and friends.

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Wilhelmenia Clark-Pryor

December 15, 1928 - November 6, 2014