DURHAM: Rebecca Clark, 89, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at her home in Durham. She was born in Durham, the daughter of the late Bryant Colclough and Minnie Blake Castle McGhee. In addition to her parents, Ms. Clark was also predeceased by her husband, Thomas Clark.
Ms. Clark was a former member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Guess Road Baptist Church, and most recently attended New Horizon Church. She was a graduate of Durham High School and during the war she was very active in the USO where she enjoyed dancing. Ms. Clark loved traveling and the Duke Blue Devils. She also loved the beach and spending time with her loving family. She was known as “Grandma Becky” to all that knew her.
Ms. Clark is survived by her children, David Clark (Joyce), Deborah Tingle (Charles), Mark Clark (Gail), Ruth Clark, Sarah Blackburn, Martha Clark; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Thursday, January 4th at Clements Funeral Chapel in Durham. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Gathering Room at Clements and at other times at her home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Durham: 506 Alexander Ave., Durham, NC 27705
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral Service, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be made at www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
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