Elinor Hoy Clark

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Celebrating the life of
Elinor Hoy ClarkSeptember 12, 1924 - January 31, 2010

Tybee Island- Elinor Hoy Clark, 85, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 31, 2010 after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mallie B. Clark, Sr.; daughter, Janis Lynn Clark; father, Marion Francis Hoy; mother, Althea Walker Hoy-Jose, and step-father, Justo M. Jose.

She was born in Savannah and moved to Tybee Island in 1944. Mrs. Clark was a charter member of Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church, very active in the Girls Auxiliary, served in numerous Sunday school and Vacation Bible School teaching roles and as the Church Treasurer. She was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of America, an honor bestowed upon her after serving as Scout Mother for two generations of Tybee girls and was a long standing member of the Tybee Garden Club. She was a wonderful mother, an important contributor to the Tybee community and will be dearly missed by many.

Survivors include two sisters, Frances Phillips of College Grove, TN, Kathryn Welsh of Taneytown, MD; daughters, Cheryl Solomon of Miami, FL, Donna Piper, Larry, of Tybee Island; son, Mallie B. Clark, Jr. Diane, of Tybee Island; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church.

Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church, Children's Ministries, P.O. Box 235, Tybee Island, GA 31328.

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Mallie & Donna & Family All of you are in our prayers Daniel&Patricia Carpenter

- Daniel & Patricia Carpenter, Tybee Island, GA

To the Clark family.I'm so sorry to hear about it.I just heard about it.I can still picture her in my mind.She was a sweet lady.She will be missed We are losing alot of 'Tybeenians'.They just left one Heaven and headed to another Heaven.

- Frank Schuman, Tybee Island, GA

Dear Donna, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. May God grant you peace during this time of sorrow.

- Polly & Jerry Leonard, Tybee Island, GA

To all of the beloved children of my dear sister Ellie - I send my deepest love and devotion. Aunt Kit

- Kathryn Welsh, Taneytown, MD

Donna, Mallie & Cheryl: Know that your Mother, my dear Aunt Elinor, is in a far better place. May precious memories replace your sadness, as she will live forever in our hearts.

- Judy & Guy Miller, Westminster, MD

My prayers are with you all and my memories of your Mom are held close to my heart. Your Mom was a great Mom. Love, Kaye

- Kaye Strickland, Tybee Island, GA, GA

Dear Donna & family, I did not know your mother but her legacy of faith and service was incredible. You have my deepest sympathy and you and your loved ones are in my prayers.

- Louyse H. Scott, Demorest, GA

Donna, Mallie and Families, You must know an Angel belongs in Heaven and so our beloved Aunt Elinor has gone home to be with Jan and Mallie Sr. and her Lord. She was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.

- Mike and Diane Schaeffer, Linwood, MD

Donna, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Ms Elinor was a lovely lady and will be fondly remembered. Our loss is Heaven's gain. God bless.

- Herman & Phyllis Peavy, Tybee Island, GA

I cherished everyword and all her gifts, small and large. Her love is what I cherished most. I miss you.

- Kathy Clark, Sunbury, GA

DONNA MY HEART IS HEAVY FOR YOU AND MALLIE. LOVE, WANDA

- WANDA HOWARD, savannah, GA