Edith Mary Clark

December 26, 1930 - January 15, 2021

Edith Mary Clark, aged 90, died peacefully on January 15, 2021 at the home of her son in Richardsville, VA. Edith was born December 26, 1930, at Buddtown, NJ, the daughter of William Hampton and Myrtle Horn. Edith thoroughly enjoyed traveling, reading, and crossword puzzles. Later she became an avid Spider player which helped pass the day during Covid-19. In 1950, Edith married the love of her life Albert F. Clark, a graduate of Coyne Electrical School. They settled in Mount Holly, NJ where they raised their 4 children. As the children grew, Edith returned to school and earned a degree in Library Science. Edith worked for several years in the Willingboro School District. In addition to raising their four children she was also a girl scout leader and volunteered in the local schools and PTA. Summers were spent helping on her parent’s fruit farm. She spent 33 years in Florida during her retirement years. Edith was a member of Presbyterian Church. Edith was preceded in death by her husband Albert, daughter Dorothy Clark Heisler and grandson Thomas Clark II. Edith is survived by her son, Thomas Clark, Sr of Richardsville, VA; daughter Elaine Stevens of Park City, UT, son Jeffrey Clark of Trenton, NJ; 6 grandchildren: Daniel Clark, Eric & Karl Heisler, Melissa Madara, Caitlin Stevens, Hilary Yoeham and great-grandsons Thomas Clark III, Nicholas and Jacob Heisler, and Clark Madara. There will be a graveside service for friends & family at the Odd Fellows Cemetery on Egbert St, Pemberton, NJ on January 19 at 1 PM. A reception honoring Edith’s life will be held at a future date.