Marjorie R. Clark
January 29, 1921 ~ July 27, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Marjorie Evelyn Rumbough Clark, 96, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
Born in Asheville January 29, 1921, she was the daughter of the late James Otis and Myrtle Wagoner Rumbough. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Jack Brank Clark, brothers, John Edward Rumbough and Robert Howard Rumbough, and sister, Dorothy Mae Rumbough Hussey.
She is survived by children, Judith Clark Briggs, Sandra Clark Wells and Gerald Eugene Clark (Jean); 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Roy Albert Rumbough and Charles Arthur Rumbough, and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Clark was a long-time member of West Asheville Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher, Bible School leader, WMU leader and nursery worker. She went on many mission trips and had served as a delegate to the Southern Baptist Convention.
She proudly gave more than 20 gallons of blood to the Red Cross.
A celebration of Marjorie's life will be held at a future date.
Please make memorials to ABCCM, the Rescue Mission, or to West Asheville Baptist Church for missions.
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We extend our sympathy and prayers to the family. Marjorie was a faithful servant of the Lord and she loved the church and was an active member in every way possible until declining health prohibited her participation. Though you will miss Marjorie, we know that she is rejoicing to be in the presence of her Savior.
In His love,
Dr. and Mrs. James H. Johnson
So many great memories growing up on Madeline Ave. around a great Aunt. The best story teller one could ask for. Growing up in WAB I can remember Vacation Bible School and her story telling and boy could she keep my attention. A very smart and knowledgeable lady. Any time you would talk to her she would remember thing that happened around the neighborhood that was interesting. She will be missed but what a reunion in Haven.
To Judy Sandra and Gerald you had a wonderful mom
To the family of Marjorie. May God bless you at this time of your sorrow Your Mother was the first Person we met when we came to West Asheville Baptist
WE soon found out we had the same name Marjorie. She was a blessing to me and my Husband. She was a precious lady.
Dear Family, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My sincere condolences to you. May you think of the many beautiful memories that you shared with Mrs. Marjorie, and cherish those precious moments. May the God of all comfort caress your heart with his living promise to one day reunite you together again in the future paradise mentioned at Revelation 21: 4,5. Our Dear Heavenly Father Jehovah (Psalms 83:18 )knows the many tears you cry and he will sustain you if you let him. I was thinking of you and hoping that you can find comfort during this difficult time.
A precious saint has reached her goal. What a reunion with her Lord and Brank. My condolences to all the family. I loved Margie and her wonderful smile. Hold close to all your memories of her.
Sandra and family, I remember your mother from our school days and many visits to your home. She was a wonderful loving lady. May God give you both comfort and peace. love,Jackie
I went to Honduras with Marjorie in 1999. We had a blast! When we went to seminary the following year she would send us $5 every chance she got in order for us to take our children to get ice cream. She was always so kind to us.
I’m so sorry.. Aunt Marjorie was so sweet and kind and I remember many good times at their house. You all are in my prayers.
Love Patricia Clark Brown
As a working mother in 1979 we needed dependable child care for our daughter Amanda. We were blessed to have Mrs.Clark to be her babysitter. But she was so much more than a babysitter. She and Brank became another set of grandparents for her. At their house she was loved and cared for the way all parents want . She could hardly wait each morning to get there to have her delicious breakfast Margie would fix. This continued until she went to kindergarten. Then Ashley came along and she also stayed with them. I will always be thankful for Margie Clark and the love and care she gave our girls. My thoughts and prayers are with you Judy, Sandra and Gerald and with the rest of her wonderful family. What a wonderful reunion she is celebrating in Heaven now.
Sandra, Marjorie was at Flechas by the time I had the opportunity to meet her. Even though she was no longer able to be active in church, as we talked of the things of the Lord, it was clear that her heart and mind were stayed upon ‘HIM’. While I intended for my visits to be a blessing to her – it was just the opposite – she was a joy to visit and I was the one who was blessed. I will miss those visits and, Sandra, I appreciate the phone call yesterday. Praying for you and your family. Jerry
My Aunt Marjorie was a saint and i can remember going to see her and uncle Brank all thru my childhood. She was a mom to so many children it is so amazing. It is truly sad that the last patriarch of our Clark family is gone but we rejoice knowing she is with our Lord and Brank again. Judy, Sandra and Gerald we love you and are praying for you.
Sandra, Judith and Gerald your mother was a wonderful lady. She gave many days caring for our children in her home. I looked to her like another grandmother that our sons enjoyed and loved. What ever we needed she and Mr. Brank were there. She will always be in our thoughts as she helped our sons be strong in their faith as she was an angel sent to us. She is now with her beloved Brank. Our prayers are with each of you in the difficult time.
Dear family, Marjorie Clark was a wonderful role model to many of us who grew up in and served at West Asheville Baptist Church. She and Brank gave Alvin and me many words of wisdom as Alvin prepared to go to seminary. Our lives were made richer by knowing them. We will forever have sweet memories and cherish the times we knew their kindness. Judith, Sandra, and Gerald may you have peace and much comfort in knowing she is sitting at the feet of Jesus and reveling in His love. We send our love and condolences to you all. Alvin and Priscilla Morgan
Your mom was a special person. I knew her through the church and WMU. If we needed a person to help do a job or serve on a committee someone would mention her name and she was always so willing to serve and help in anyway! She always did this with a sweet spirit, She was loved by me and the people at West Asheville Baptist!. We will miss her.
To all the Clark family & especially Judy, Sandra & Gerald, you’re in my prayers. I hadn’t see the post the your precious Mom had passed away! I need to check my email more often! So MANY awesome memories of Margie, Brank & all of you, and the awesome biscuits she made! She was a wonderful lady & I’m thankful to have known her!
To Judy, Sandra, and Gerald, I have happy memories of your mother and father from childhood in West Asheville. Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
To Judy, Sandra and Gerald, we have you all in our prayers. Charles has shared so many wonderful memories with me through the years of his times growing up with your family. And I remember well your mom and dad on their visits to Mississippi. We always had the best times!!! We send our love and our condolences. I lost my own mother last December at the age of 97 and though we have had them many years and are grateful for every one, it is still difficult when we lose our precious moms. Prayers will continue for your comfort and your peace in the coming days. Love to you all.
Marjorie was my WMU buddy since we came to WABC.
She rode with me and her companionship made our meetings
more enjoyable. I treasure those happy times as we shared
our travels and family visits. Marjorie will always be in my heart
and I am grateful that we became the dearest of friends.
God bless each of you, Jean Hollingsworth
Dear Judy, Sandra & Gerald,
‘Mama Clark’ was such a loving Caregiver for my two children in their baby years. She shared so much love & guidance with my children & with me during those days. I am and will be forever grateful for her. I must say too, that our love for Brank or ‘Daddy Clark’ is a loving memory for my family. My prayers are with you all during this time of transition. I pray you will be blessed with many loving memories as you surrender to this grief journey. My love and hugs to you all.