Virginia Dare Randolph Clark, age 86, of Gallipolis, 'went to her Heavenly Home' on Sunday June 13, 2004. She died peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Born April 26, 1918 in Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late James and Millie Jane Adkins Randolph. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband Emanuel Franklin 'Frank' Clark, by a son Paul Timothy Clark, by a granddaughter, Pamela Anne Clark, and by 18 Brothers and Sisters: John, James, Harvey, Annie Wilson, Tymandra Keatley, William, Warren, Susan, Edna Margaret, 'Maggie', Eddie, Rebecca, George, Malissia Childs, Wesley, Mable Saunders, Clyde, Basil, and Paul.
Virginia was a retired employee of Holzer Medical Center. She was also a member of the Gallia County Senior Citizens, and volunteered at the area nursing homes. She was also a former 4H advisor.
She is survived by 7 Children: James Harry Clark of Gallipolis, Delbert (Nancy) Clark of Gallipolis, Jennings 'Flip' (Betty) Clark of Indiana, Nancy (Tom) Hayes of Avon Lake, Ohio, Carl (Judy) Clark of Gallipolis, David (Robin) Clark of Fayetteville, WV, and Daniel Clark of Gallipolis; 14 Grandchildren: Ellen White, Lori Bailer, Anna Jones, Debra Clark, Kylke Clark, Julie Wittaker, Linda Clark, Michelle Babbitt, Kari Sosnowski, John Hayes, Gregory Clark, Christi Johnson, Scott Clark, and Heather Clark; 23 Great Grandchildren; Brother: Lewis Randolph of Clinton, Ohio, and Sister: Katie Drochak of California.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday June 17, 2004 at Providence Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6-9 P.M. and at the church on Thursday one hour prior to services. Virginia's sons will serve as casketbearers. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Holzer Hospice 100 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.
