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BARBARa Ann RAnDALL CLark
Posted on May 28, 2026 [updated 7/2/26]
Dear Family,
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Barbara Ann Randall Clark, mother of Bobby Clark and wife to the late Carl O. Clark. Barbara was a cherished member of our family and will be sorely missed. Please keep Bobby, Jennifer, and the entire Clark family in your prayers.
Barbara was recovering from a stroke she endured in January and a more recent setback after Mother's Day. She entered hospice care on May 15th. She passed away on May 28th at 8:40 PM surrounded by family and friends.
Service details were released below.
Thank you,
MCD Reunion Leadership
Funeral Services Announcement for Barbara R. Clark (Updated 7/6/26)
Details for the arrangements for
Barbara Ann R. Clark:
Details for the arrangements for
Barbara Ann R. Clark:
Below you will find the details for the arrangements for our dear Barbara R. Clark.
Please keep the family in your prayers during this difficult time.
Barbara's Celebration of Life details (June 30th & July 1st)
Barbara's Celebration of Life details (June 30th & July 1st)
Visitation with the family will be from 6 PM to 7 PM on June 30th at the South Carolina State University Fine Arts Center located at 300 College Street on the school’s campus. Following visitation, the Orangeburg SC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. will conduct an Omega Omega Service at 7:13 PM (EST). All attendees should be seated by 7:00 PM. The ceremony is open to the public and the attire is semi-formal.
Visitation with the family will be from 6 PM to 7 PM on June 30th at the South Carolina State University Fine Arts Center located at 300 College Street on the school’s campus. Following visitation, the Orangeburg SC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. will conduct an Omega Omega Service at 7:13 PM (EST). All attendees should be seated by 7:00 PM. The ceremony is open to the public and the attire is semi-formal.
A Memorial Service will be held on July 1, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2202 Riverbank Drive, Orangeburg SC, 29118, starting at 11:00 AM. There will be a full Catholic mass at the service. To those of the Catholic faith, communion will be offered.
A Memorial Service will be held on July 1, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2202 Riverbank Drive, Orangeburg SC, 29118, starting at 11:00 AM. There will be a full Catholic mass at the service. To those of the Catholic faith, communion will be offered.
Please send any flowers to Paul Simmons Funeral Services, 2868 Columbia Rd NE, Orangeburg, SC 29118, not directly to the church.. A repast will be held after the service in the church hall.
Please send any flowers to Paul Simmons Funeral Services, 2868 Columbia Rd NE, Orangeburg, SC 29118, not directly to the church.. A repast will be held after the service in the church hall.
A full obitary, and more event details and streaming video are available at Paul Simmons Website: https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/simmons-funeral-home/ms-barbara-ann-clark-obituary
Streaming video is on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1E1p8YTB3s/
The family will honor Barbara’s wishes and donate her body to science to further Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research. They will have a private ceremony to inter her remains at the Belleville Memorial Gardens (2900 Belleville Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115) at a later date.
The family will honor Barbara’s wishes and donate her body to science to further Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research. They will have a private ceremony to inter her remains at the Belleville Memorial Gardens (2900 Belleville Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115) at a later date.
Donations
Donations
After the memorial service, and in lieu of flowers, please consider the following donation options:
After the memorial service, and in lieu of flowers, please consider the following donation options:
1) Give in memory of Barbara R. Clark to the Morgan State University Foundation, Inc. Make your check payable to Morgan State University Foundation and mail it to: Morgan State University Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 64261, Baltimore, MD 21264-4261 or go to givetomorgan.org/give and select the “Alpha Gamma Endowed Scholarship”. See the QR on the right.
1) Give in memory of Barbara R. Clark to the Morgan State University Foundation, Inc. Make your check payable to Morgan State University Foundation and mail it to: Morgan State University Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 64261, Baltimore, MD 21264-4261 or go to givetomorgan.org/give and select the “Alpha Gamma Endowed Scholarship”. See the QR on the right.
2) Donate to support to be directed to the Orangeburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Scholarship program, a cause that was dear to Barbara’s heart. The QR Code for donation is on the right.
2) Donate to support to be directed to the Orangeburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Scholarship program, a cause that was dear to Barbara’s heart. The QR Code for donation is on the right.
3) Donate to the International African American Museum of South Carolina at https://iaamuseum.org/support. (Use the Blue QR Code to the right.)
3) Donate to the International African American Museum of South Carolina at https://iaamuseum.org/support. (Use the Blue QR Code to the right.)
Hotel options:
Hotel options:
There are several options at Exit 145 off I-26 which are lesss than 1-2 miles from the Family House (Belleville Rd) and 9 miles from Memorial Service (Holy Trinty Catholic Church). We are not doing a block of rooms at this time.
These are price estimates and are subject to change, Please check hotel's website for their current rates.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Cards can be sent to Bobby and Jennifer Clark at Liberty and Orangeburg, SC addresses. See addresses below.
Bobby & Jennifer Clark
109 Tallahatchie Trail
Liberty, SC 29657
c/o Bobby Clark
3030 Belleville Rd.
Orangeburg, SC 29118
Barbara R. Clark Slideshow
Barbara R. Clark Slideshow
Barbara Ann Randall Memorial Services Program
Barbara Ann Randall Memorial Services Program
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