Beatrice Clark Russell

September 21, 1930 - July 5, 2013

Beatrice Malinda Clark Russell was born on September 21, 1930 in Rutledge, Georgia. She was the seventh child born to the late Charlie Clark, Sr. and Annie Kemp Clark. At an early age she joined the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Rutledge, Georgia. She united in marriage to Johnny P. Russell and to this union one child was born. Beatrice was employed by Kessler’s Department Store in Atlanta, Georgia. She later moved to Boston, Massachusetts where she resident with family friends Linton and Pat Goss. During which time she was employed by the Beacon Hill Family. She had a special passion for assisting and caring for many families and their loved ones. Beatrice was a well-kept family lady, which enjoyed cooking and fishing. Her unique mothering and caring spirit is a legacy that will live on. She is preceded in death by a grand-daughter, LeAnn B. Clark; brothers, Charlie Clark, Jr., James Clark, Rev. Franklin D. Clark, Sr., Frederick Clark, and Bennie L. Clark; sisters: Della M. Smith, Annie B. Warren, and Ruby L. Morgan. She leaves to rejoice in her memory, one son Landers E. (Vetertee) Clark; Four grand-children: Ernest L. (Shulando) Clark, Stephen (Cynthia) Clark, Landers E. (Chandra) Clark and Stephanie L. Clark; Nine Great-grandchildren: Chelesta Clark, Mona Clark, Shanee Clark, Ausslynn Clark, A’landria Clark, Asia Clark, Shaquona Clark, Sha’Mirria LaGuins and Emorion LaGuins. One great-great grandson: Jaylen Clark; Brother: Alonzo (Mattie) Clark, Sister in-law: Josephine Clark; two special great-nieces: Ashley M. Clark, Adrianne B. Clark, one special great-nephew: Arsenio D. Clark and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.