Mrs. Johnnie Mae "Sally" Lipscomb Clark

Johnnie Mae Lipscomb-Clark was born March 28, 1940 in Lee County, Alabama to the late Carrie Lee Wright Lipscomb and the late John “Bell” Lipscomb, Jr. At an early age, Johnnie Mae united with St. Mark A.M.E. Church of Opelika, AL until her young adult years where she moved her membership with her husband to Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika. In later years, she joined with Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in Cusseta, Alabama, where she attended and served for many years, until her health began to decline. Johnnie Mae worked at various entities in the Opelika area during her lifetime: Lee County Hospital, Holiday Inn, Union Camp, Opelika Cotton Mill. Her longest employment was with the City of Opelika – Public Works, from which she retired in 2002. After retiring she found a new love in substitute teaching with Opelika City Schools at the primary and elementary school levels. She enjoyed working in the church. At Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, she served as Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher, Pastor’s Anniversary Chairperson for many years, Missionary Department Secretary and as Church Clerk. She also enjoyed spending time with her classmates from East Street Elementary and J.W. Darden High School. As a member of the current J.W. Darden - Class of 1960 committee, she served as the Secretary. Studying the Bible and writing were just two of her passions along with cooking and sewing. Her mother fostered her love for cooking at an early age, and she was always whipping up something for her family. In the early 90’s she entered recipe and cooking contests, for which she was often a winner. She loved her family even though she wasn’t able to be present for every gathering. At the Lipscomb- Finch-Thomas family reunions, she took great pride in reconnect with relatives and family friends. She was given the mantle to preside over the family reunions for a few years; her last one being in Charleston, S.C. The Lord preordained the sun to set in her life on Thursday, September 7, 2023 when she peacefully retired from this life. “We are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8 (ASV) She is preceded in death by her four sisters of whom 3 died in infancy & Ola Mae Lipscomb, her parents and her brother, Moses Lipscomb. She will be cherished by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Henry L. Clark Sr.; caring son, Henry L. Clark Jr. (Deena) of Fredericksburg, VA; dedicated daughter, Vicki T. Clark; loving granddaughter, Brittany Sealey of Woodbridge, VA; great-grandson, Bryson Isaiah Lee Somuah; step-grandson, Paul Whiteside & step-granddaughter Taryl Whiteside both of Chattanooga, TN; step-granddaughter, Danielle McBride of Spotsylvania, VA; step great- grandchildren, Devon, Alexis and Kayla McBride all of Fredericksburg, VA; brothers, Jimmy (Gwendolyn) Lipscomb, Sr. of Atlanta, GA and Dr. James (Dr. Ruby) Lipscomb, Sr. of Worthington, OH; aunt, Gertrude Walker, Brooklyn, NY; uncle, Renza Wright of Opelika, AL; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Hodge and June Sellers of Columbus, OH; Delores Smith of Canal Winchester, OH; Katie Huguley of Opelika, AL; Juanita Haynes of Cleveland, OH; Dessa Kindred, Fannie Clark and Kattie Shorter all of Opelika AL; Margarete Lipscomb of Fayetteville, NC and Sandra Haynes of OH; step sisters-in-law, Dorothy Parker and Geraldine (Joe) Tinsley, both of Opelika, AL; brothers-in-law, Lorenzo (Wiltha) Haynes of Columbus, OH and Amos Haynes of Youngstown, OH; step brothers- in-law, Emanuel (Alice) Shorter, Jasper Shorter and Henry (Elouise) Shorter all of Opelika, AL; Goddaughter, Cannesta Felton (Lee Chambliss) of Opelika, AL; Devoted Cousin, Clanton Lipscomb; Recognition for exceptionalism: Tammie Malone-Griggs, Lamar Kindred, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Johnnie Mae "Sally" Lipscomb Clark

March 28, 1940 - September 7, 2023

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Mrs. Johnnie Mae "Sally" Lipscomb Clark

March 28, 1940 - September 7, 2023

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