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Elsie Clark Obituary
February 3, 2025
HAMPTON - Elsie Fern Grindstaff Clark, age 92, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Hermitage Health Care in Elizabethton. Elsie was born in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late Robert "Bob" Grindstaff and Leta Margaret Stout Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, Elsie was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arnold Clark on March 9, 2014; her sisters, Dora Blackburn, Donna J. Blackburn and Ilean Gwyn; and brothers, Kyle Grindstaff and Justin Bud Grindstaff.
Elsie retired as a beautician after 40 plus years and was a 75 year member of Union Baptist Church in Hampton. She enjoyed gardening and being a homemaker.
Those left to cherish her memory include her special, loving sister, Eldona Norris; special niece, Letha (Mac) Stricklin who took care of her; her sister-in-law, Marylou Grindstaff; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service to celebrate Elsie's life will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Reverend Richard Stout, Mr. Mark Grindstaff, Mr. Richard Tester, Union Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Mac Stricklin, Robbie Norris, Darryl Hendrix, Mark Grindstaff, Jimmy Blackburn and Cade Norris. Music will be under the direction of Lisa Hendrix and Whitney Stricklin. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 10:15 AM to go in procession to the cemetery.
The family would like to express a special thank you to all the doctors, nurses and caregivers at Hermitage Health Nursing Home and Amedysis Hospice- especially Megan for the loving care shown to Elsie during her illness.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Elsie to Soul Community Youth Outreach, 210 Second Avenue, Hampton, TN 37658.
Words of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting our website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton is honored to serve the Clark family. Office phone: (423) 542-2232.
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Kenny Grindstaff
February 4, 2025
I always enjoyed my visits to Elsie's house when she lived in Hampton. She was always warm and welcoming and always wanted me to stay for dinner. I would go see her at the homes she was at in Elizabethton over the last few years since I moved here, although I don't think she knew who I was. I didn't matter though, as I still enjoyed talking to her and she did have old memories from the past that we would talk about. Rest In Peace Elsie. Your nephew, Kenny Grindstaff
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