Obituaries

On Thursday, December 28, 2023, Sharon D. “Sissy” Clarke 69, of Henrico County, VA transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at St. Mary’s Hospital, Henrico, VA. She was born February 25, 1954, in Martinsville, VA, the daughter of John Henry Martin and Mary Ruth C. Green.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Green, and Patty Waller, and two brothers, Michael Clarke, and Dwayne Martin.

Sharon was a graduate of Martinsville High School, class of 1972. After graduating from high school, Sharon went on to receive an associate degree from National Business College. She was employed by E.I. Dupont for 45 years as a Lab Technician, and she was a member of Reach Out Apostolic Tabernacle, Axton, VA.

Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Torrin A.K. Clarke of Richmond, VA; adopted son, Samuel L. Smith, Jr. of Henrico, VA; ten sisters, Gale “Jingles” Clarke, Jackie Martin, Loretta Mitchell, Gaynell Roberts, Doretha Martin, Irma Eggleston, Tometris Massey, Ann Fountain, and Cynthia Draper all of Martinsville, VA, and Marilyn Waller of Ridgeway, VA; nine brothers, Alfonza Martin, Alfred Eccles, Jerome Martin, Jeffrey Martin, John Martin, Jr., Dwight Waller, Kermit Waller, and Clayton Waller all of Martinsville, VA, and Henry Martin of Bridgeport, CT; two grandsons, Christopher Haskins, and Elijah Birthwright both of Richmond, VA; one granddaughter, Natalia Holiday of Chesterfield, VA; four great-grandchildren, ReSean Haskins, Aleah Haskins, Elijah Haskins, and Jaylen Birthwright all of Richmond, VA; niece, Deneen “Deanie” Clarke of Charlotte, NC; great nephew, Michael A.M. Clarke (Jasmine) of Charlotte, NC; sister-in-love, Gigi Jones of Gainesville, FL; Goddaughter, Melanie Moore of Martinsville, VA; and a host of other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon at Reach Out Apostolic Tabernacle, 225 Brenda Dr., Axton, VA with Bishop Lorenzo Hall, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 2256 Carver Rd., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of her sister Gale “Jingles” Clarke, 1145 Yorkshire Rd., Martinsville, VA.

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