Emily Josephine Lyles Clark, 97, of Little Rock, Ark., passed to her heavenly home on November 12, 2024.
Her survivors include brother, Claiborne Lyles, Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Karen Clark, Little Rock, Ark.; son, George Clark, III (Tomika), three grandsons, George IV., Jordan and Jason Clark of Little Rock, Ark.; two granddaughters, Monique Calderon, Vallejo, Calif.; Emily Clark, Hayward, Calif.; three great-grandchildren, Zarriah Hall and Zhyen Green of Vallejo, Calif., Solomon Grayson of Hayward, Calif.; one great-great-grandson, Reilyn Kent of Vallejo, Calif.; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was predeceased by one great-grandson, Zoltan D. Kent, Jr.
Funeral services: Friday, November 22, 2024, 11 a.m., Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 State Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, 2201 Barber Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. Visitation: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 12-4 p.m., Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark.
Mrs Clark was a force to be reckoned with !
The way she walked with her head held high as if she was getting personal kisses from God, that smile she carried as if she knew a secret and the wisdom she gave as if Solomon was giving her the words. (What a force !)
To me, she was Lena (and she answered every time I called her Lena……)
I will miss you,. Take your rest.
I love you
Enda
Lena Loved you too Enda@
Lena loved you too Enda!
When I heard this news I was saddened because Ms. Emily has known me all of my life. Her days at MM Cohn were a pleasure and my mother and sister made sure that she was the one who served us. Always a smile to be had. She was beyond professional, and they don’t make them like Ms. Emily anymore. She represented her craft well. Well, done thy good and faithful servient.
When I heard this I was saddened because Ms. Emily has known me all of my life. Her days at MM Cohn were a pleasure and my mother and sister made sure that she was the one who served us. Always a smile to be had. She was beyond professional, and they don’t make them like Ms. Emily anymore. She represented her craft well. Well, done thy good and faithful servient.