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Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
A service celebrating her life and Homegoing will take place at 11:00 am with Pastor T.L. Howell officiating.
Her interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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Florine Cark (nee: Beard), 84, was called home by her Heavenly Father on February 26, 2024.
Florine was born to McKinley Wray and Cassie Beard on November 24, 1939 in New Albany MS. Florine accepted the Lord as her Savior at a young age. Florine relocated her family along with her mother to Racine in January 1960. Florine was employed for over 40 years as a Domestic Homemaker for various private residences. She enjoyed spending her time with family, cooking, watching WNBA basketball, and giving all the Glory to the Lord.
Florine leaves to cherish her memories, brothers Charlie (Ruby) Wray of Cordova TN and Joe Wray of Kenosha; sisters O.T. Freeman of Racine and Ida Lee Lowe of Orlando FL; sisters-in-law Ada Wray, Shirlei Wray, Mary Nesbitt and Geneva Nesbitt; children Arthur Lee, Larry (fiancé Wendie Vogelman) Cark, Flora Atterberry all of Racine, and Annette Thomas (Tommy Dozier) of New Albany MS; bonus son, Randolph Phillips; grandchildren Sergio Ratliff, Sonjia (Mickey) Bowlin, Jermaine (Katrina) Cark, Joshua Cark, Jessica (Maurice) Thomas, Deontra (Rita) Thomas, Devontra Thomas, Desmond Thomas, Dominique Thomas, Ashley Thomas, Jahliyah Wilson, Tyra Jones-Atterberry, Deischa (Rick) Dalton, Ardrell Young, and Easker (Jeanette) Buckley; 42 great-grandchildren (1 great grandchild on the way); 18 great-great grandchildren (2 great-great grandchildren on the way); and many other relatives and friends.
Florine was preceded in death by her parents McKinley and Cassie; brothers Benazet, James, Ozark, and Hubert Nesbitt, Lester, Otis, WC, and Roger Wray; sisters Lucille Wray and Isabella Mosley; brothers-in-law Finest Freeman Jr., Eurizie Mosley; sons-in-law Glenn Thomas and Willie Atterberry; sisters-in-law Juanita Wray, Bessie Wray and Hazel Nesbitt; daughter-in-law Phyllis Cark; infant daughter Kelly Fae Beard; and great-grandson Christian Cecil-Bowlin, and great-granddaughter, Brittany Johnson.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. A service celebrating her life and Homegoing will take place at 11:00 am with Pastor T.L. Howell officiating. Her interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to express gratitude and many thanks to Flo’s special friends Eugene & Jana Gasiorkiewicz, and William & Mary Walker for their kindness and support over the years.
Sheila Grandy says
Florine will truly loved and missed by so many. She taught me so much about our family through the years, this isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later, continue watching over your family from Heaven,🙏😔♥️
Josephine Shannon says
My deepest sympathies to the Wray family.god bless you and your family
Priscilla Stephens says
My heart felt condolences go out to the the family..So sorry for your loss..God Bless
Lena Denise Mcwhorter and family 😇 says
My Condolences to a great and Loving family that I’ve known for most of my life Florine was like a aunt to me when we were kids she had some words for us to live by, to Arthur Lee , Pokey , Larry and Annette you guys had a awesome Mother , may God cover you all in ur healing as ur mom RIP💞
Tonya Wilson says
My prayers and condolences are sent to all of my family as you prepare to celebrate the life of Florine. May God comfort you and give you strength. God Bless and Love you all.
Bobbie and Beverly Reynolds says
Prayers up for the family. Rest in Heaven 💐❤️
Lee and Francine Strong says
My heart goes out to the Clark family signing our condolences and sympathy in the lose of your mother. Lee and Francine Strong 👪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Patricia Davis (Patty) says
My deepest condolences to Florines family. We grew up next door on Geneva St. Florine and Miss Cassie were always so kind to us when we would play with Arthur Lee and Pokey and Larry. We will pray for your family’s loss. Rest in Peace Florine.
Oliver Story says
Our condolences to the Cark family we also grew upstair on Geneva St we love you guys Arthur Lee Poky Larry and Annette love Orine Story and family
Mary Walker says
Florine was one of a kind. She made everyone feel that she was their friend and that she cared about them. To know her was a real blessing in my life. I will always miss h
Mary McNeal says
Our condolences to the family praying for strength and courage love Mary McNeal and family
Linda Wade says
My condolences and prayers for the family a very lovely lady.
Reverend David R. Green says
My condolences to the Cark family. Sister Florine’s first cousin James Beard, in New Albany, Mississippi, is married to my first cousin Dorothy Jean Vaughn Beard. I uplift to your family to Almighty God in prayer. Please know it may seem dark now, but the clouds will part again, and the sun will shine once again, you will always Sister Florine’s love. God can heal us even in our grief. I pray God give you peace, strength, and comfort.
The Cotton Family says
Condolences to the Cark Family you are in our prayers God bless you 🙏🏼
Terri and Justin Turner /The Wray Family says
Sending love and prayers to my family.. Love the
Keyonta Ratliff says
Florine was a very sweet lady she knew me since I was a kid I send my love and condolences to her family
Karen Golden from Tennessee says
Sending my Condolences to the Families