Myrtice Wrenn Clark

On Saturday, March 25, 2023 Myrtice Wrenn Clark, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Indian Land, South Carolina.

Myrtice was born in Danville, Virginia on May 9, 1934 to the late Mary Virginia (Jackson) Wrenn and the late Ralph Hubert Wrenn.

Raised in Danville, she graduated from George Washington High School and Stratford College.  Myrtice was a starter for Stratford's varsity field hockey team.

In 1954 she married the love of her life, Jerry Clark and moved to Blacksburg where she was employed by Virginia Tech in the College of Agriculture.

In 1955 she moved to Martinsville, VA and was employed by the United Way of Henry County and Martinsville as an executive secretary.

In the 1960's and 1970's Myrtice was an event organizer and committee chairman for Lynwood Golf & Country Club, and a chapter president for Beta Sigma Phi service sorority.  She volunteered with the Cub Scouts, Piedmont Arts and other local organizations.

She was an officer with the Girl Scouts of America for over 25 years; as a national delegate, Virginia leader, local leader and mentor of councils, districts, units, troops and scouts.

She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church of Martinsville, VA for over 40 years; with leadership roles in the Wesleyan Service Guild, the Kathleen Carter class, children's education, junior handbell choir and children's choir.

In 1987, Myrtice moved to Matthews, NC where she sang with the Melody Makers Community Choir and attended Matthews United Methodist Church.  She served as an officer with the Melody Makers and volunteered with the Mecklenburg County Extension and Community Association.

Her passions were family, service to those in need, singing in choir and fostering life-long friendships.  She took great joy in planning and directing weddings.

Myrtice is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jerry E. Clark of the home; brother Col. Hubert Earl "Bud" Wrenn (USAF retired) of Dumfries, VA, son Kenton L. Clark (Stephanie C.) of Blacksburg, VA, and daughter Jeri C. Lawrence (Barry W.) of Waxhaw, NC.

She is also survived by six grandchildren; Brian V. Lawrence (Amber H.), Timothy D. Lawrence (Jacque F.), Bethany N. Lawrence, Benjamin T. Clark, Virginia L. Clark (Zachary W. Tolson) and Elizabeth C. Stroud (Caleb Z.); three great-grandchildren and extended family.

A celebration of Myrtice's life and visitation are planned for June, at Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home in Danville, Virginia.  Internment will be at Danville Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wesley UMC of Martinsville VA, Matthews (NC) UMC (Melody Makers), Girl Scouts - Virginia Skyline Council or Hospice & Palliative Care - Charlotte (NC) Region.

https://www.umc.org/en/find-a-church/church/?id=45056

https://matthewsumc.org/

https://www.gsvsc.org/

https://www.hpccr.org/

Palmetto Funeral Home of Fort Mill, SC is respectfully serving the Clark family.