Marie L. Clark

December 26, 2020

For I am now ready to be offered and the tie of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Deaconess Marie L. Clark was born January 18, 1922 to the late Jones and Cloteel Jackson in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Deaconess Clark accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. Mitchell Williams in the year of 1930 in Maurepas, Louisiana. In 1940, she was joined in holy matrimony to the late Eddie W. Clark, Jr. To this marriage five (5) children were born; three (3) daughters: Rita Mae, Justine, Cloteel Clark Barry; (2) sons, Mac and Eddie, III. Deaconess Clark joined and became a faithful member of St. John Baptist Church for 57 years, where she served diligently as an active member of the Deaconess Board, President of the Pastor’s Support Club and Youth Department. She became a member of Grace Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in 2003, where she served as the President of the Deaconess Board and Mother of the Church. Deaconess Clark is survived by daughter Cloteel Clark Barry of New Orleans, Louisiana; son Eddie Clark, III (Sharon) of Prairvillle, Louisiana; one (1) sister, Joyce Madden; Eleven (11) grandchildren, Nineteen (19) great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service honoring the life of Deaconess Marie L. Clark at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 8:30 am to 10:00 am. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Interment: Private. Arrangements entrusted to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences for the family.