Delia Ledbetter Clark

Mrs. Delia Ledbetter Clark, 90 a resident of Thomasville went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 22, 2020 at Pelican Health surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 04, 1929 in Buncombe county, one of twelve children to the late David Nelson Ledbetter and Rodicie King Ledbetter. Delia was of Baptist faith and had a wonderful impact on people through her love of God. She retired from Parkdale Mills after many years of loyal service to them. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend to all. Delia was the Matriarch of a large and loving family. She loved reading the bible, crocheting and attending church. Regardless of her interest and busy life, she always found time to spend with her family in order to teach them the meaning of true love, kindness and forgiveness. Her gentle ways and loving heart will forever be in our lives. She made a house a home. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther R. Clark; a daughter, Lois Clark Williams and a grandson, Steve Kinley.  

Surviving are her sons, Joe Clark and wife Kathy of Lexington, Mike Clark and wife Teresa of Trinity and Nelson Clark and wife Nancy of Thomasville; daughters, Linda Clark Kinley and husband Mark and Renee Clark Day and husband Jeff both of Thomasville; a sister, Doris Justice and husband Claude of Asheville; grandchildren, Jamie Nance, Katie Clark, Karen Strickland, Misty Doyle, Stacey Clark, Mindy Surratt, Lori Hicks, Tony Clark and Kevin Moore. She also leaves behind 20 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and many extended family members and friends.

 A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the JC Green and Sons Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Leroy Elliott and Rev. Rick Wilkie officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm and other times at the home of Mrs. Clark. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Delia’s memory to Hospice of Davidson County.  Online condolences may be sent to the Clark family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

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