Nancy Penn Clark

03/19/1940 - 01/31/2020

Obituary For Nancy Penn Clark

Mrs. Nancy Penn Clark, daughter of the late George Walter Penn and the late Carolyn Harris Penn was born on March 19, 1940 and departed her life on January 31, 2020 at Carilion Memorial Hospital in Roanoke Virginia surrounded by her children and loved ones. She was married to the late Rev. MacArthur Clark.

She was a devoted wife, a loving mother/grandmother, and a friend to all that knew her. For most of her life, she was a faithful member of Fayette Street Christine Church and later moved her membership to Pilgrim Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board Committee.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Broderick Derwin Carter; one sister, Inez Penn Mitchell; two brothers, George Walter Penn, Jr and Richard Kermit Penn.

She leaves to cherish her memories, two loving daughters, Regina Carter Cobbs, Martinsville, Virginia; Bernita Carter Jamison (Cornelius) Blythewood, SC; three loving sons, Kenneth E. Carter (Sherry) and James A. Clark (Syreeta) of Martinsville, Virginia; John E. Carter of Greensboro, NC; two devoted sisters, Virginia P. Burnett (Earl) and Wanda P. Breeden of Richmond, Virginia; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church at 601 Third Street, Martinsville, VA with Dr. Eric Hairston Eulogist. The visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until noon at the church and the family will receive friends other times at 22 Jackson Street, Martinsville, VA. Burial will follow in Carver Memorial Gardens.



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Very beautiful and sweet lady...rest in heaven Angel My deepest condolences to the family

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Peace be with you. Imogene and Isadore Draper

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Peace by with you. Imogene and Isadore Draper

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Nancy was a person that loved you no matter what. She was a great inspiration to me growing up I will never forget her or the family. I love you all.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Hairston Funeral Home