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Edith R. Clark

Date of Death: February 20, 2010

Edith R. Clark

Edith Lee Racer Clark, age 90, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday, February 20, 2010, in a local nursing home.

Mrs. Clark was born in 1919, in Rappahannock County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles Major and Gladys Lee Racer. She was a graduate of Berryville High School, Berryville, Virginia, where she was the Valedictorian of her class. She worked as a Medical Assistant to Dr. Thomas C. Iden, MD, Berryville, Virginia, retiring after 30 years of service. She was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, Berryville, VA.

Her husband, Thomas Stover Clark, whom she married on December 22, 1945 in Berryville, VA, preceded her in death on November 11, 1984.

Surviving are her daughter, Yvonne C. “Bonnie” Shoemaker and husband, James W., Jr., of Stephens City, Virginia; her son, Charles Stover Clark, of Winchester, Virginia; two grandchildren, Kate Michelle Ward and husband, Michael A., and Megan Lee Shoemaker; and two great grandsons, Cameron James Ward and Thomas James Ward.

A sister, Verta Wisecarver Smythe and a brother, Vernon Major Racer, preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Gerald Wisecarver, James Racer, Anthony Allegre, Douglas Pitcock, Michael A. Ward, and David A. Ohler.

Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. Thomas C. Iden, MD.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Thursday evening at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Please sign the guestbook and view obituaries at www.ompsfuneralhome.com

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Edith R. Clark Edith Lee Racer Clark, age 90, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday, February 20, 2010, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Clark was born in 1919, in Rappahannock County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles Major and Gladys Lee Racer. She was a graduate of Berryville High School, Berryville, Virginia, where sheContinue Reading

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Yvonne Shoemaker left a message on February 22, 2010:
In honor of Edith R. Clark, Yvonne Shoemaker lit a candle.
Beckey Reed left a message on February 22, 2010:
In honor of Edith R. Clark, Beckey Reed lit a candle.
Kate Ward left a message on February 22, 2010:
In honor of Edith R. Clark, Kate Ward lit a candle.
Kate Ward left a message on February 22, 2010:
We love you and miss you so much already. You are in our hearts forever! Love, Katie, Mike, Cameron, and Thomas
Yvonne Shoemaker left a message on February 23, 2010:
In honor of Edith R. Clark, Yvonne Shoemaker lit a candle.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
jeanne hooker left a message on February 23, 2010:
I always remember your mother's smile.She also had a lovely flower garden.My thoughts and prayers are with you.May all the wonderful memories of your mother bring you comfort.God's peace be with you
Carol Puffinburger left a message on February 24, 2010:
Yvonne my heart goes out to you as I know how hard this is. I will be praying for you and your family Carol
Yvonne Shoemaker left a message on February 24, 2010:
In honor of Edith R. Clark, Yvonne Shoemaker lit a candle.
Susan Nordgren left a message on February 24, 2010:
My prayers and sympathy to the family of Edith. Edith was a client and friend of mine for many years. She always had a smile on her face and never failed to show and speak of her appreciation for her family and other's close to her. I will miss seeing her at our 'once a year' meetings. Susan Nordgren/H&R Block
Jackie White left a message on February 25, 2010:
Our most sincere sympathies. The family is in our prayers. Bill and Donna White and family.
Yvonne Shoemaker left a message on February 25, 2010:
In honor of Edith R. Clark, Yvonne Shoemaker lit a candle.
JIM & YVONNE SHOEMAKER left a message on March 1, 2010:
In honor of Edith R. Clark, JIM & YVONNE SHOEMAKER lit a candle.
Kate Ward left a message on March 4, 2010:
I think about you everyday. I miss you so much! Katie
Yvonne Shoemaker left a message on March 5, 2010:
In honor of Edith R. Clark, Yvonne Shoemaker lit a candle.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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