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Henrietta Clarke Mealy
Henrietta Clarke Mealy, 92, beloved mother of Clifford Oliver Mealy went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, NY. She was the smallest baby in the family and 2nd oldest of a family of 7 born in Brooklyn, NY on October 8, 1927 to the late George Roland and Gladys Beatrice (Ingram) Clarke. “Having outlived first siblings much family and friends of my age it is time to journey on to the stars of my greatest destiny”. Her father passed when she was 14 and she took over the role of 2nd mother and big sister to her siblings. She attended and graduated from Walton High School in the Bronx. She was a hard worker all her life beginning in her early teens to help support her mother and siblings. Henrietta was extremely crafty she would make paper poppies and other flowers, she also sold homemade biscuits at various events. She first started her career as a supervisor at Lewitt Electronics and later took a job with N.Y.C Metropolitan Transit Authority working as a clerk until her retirement. Henrietta volunteered at various N.Y.C hospitals, helping Vets acquire housing and benefits. She was a noted astrologer who enjoyed teaching and talking about astrology with other enthusiasts. Mom was a great cook her leg of lamb and oxtail stew was made to perfection. She was a voracious reader, reading 5 newspapers as well as many books and other publications. Henrietta lived a godly life and lived by the bible. Indeed she, lived a long full life devoted to God, country, family, church and friends and still left us to soon. She will be sorely missed remembered well and loved forever. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Oliver Mealy; siblings Roland, Dolores, Clifford, Barbara, Donald, Harold; nieces and nephews who she loved dearly Linda, Willy, Wally, Diedre, Bobbi Jr., Charlie, Vincent and Renaee; best friend Gloria Williams. Survivors include her loving son Clifford Oliver (Wendy) Mealy of Greenwich; grandson Clark Mealy of Greenwich; beloved friend who was like a daughter Pam Williams and her daughter Gabriella of WA; nieces and nephews, Barbara, Pauline, Sylvia, Leslie, Kim, Gina, Roland, Barry, Derek, Kevin and Eric. Family and friends may call online and attend her homecoming beginning at 1pm on Friday, May 22, 2020 at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87045644730 Meeting ID: 870 4564 4730 Henrietta’s homecoming will follow her calling hours at 2:00pm with the Rev. Keith Mann officiating. Burial will follow her services in the Greenwich Cemetery. Donation’s in Henrietta’s name may be made to The African Children’s Mission at www.stlukesnyc.org or the Times Square Church, 1657 Broadway, New York, NY 10019. May the lord continue to bless each of you for your prayers and thoughtful display of love, words cannot express our family’s heartfelt appreciation during this most difficult time. Online condolences and messages to the family may be made at www.flynnbrosinc.comOctober 8, 1927 - May 13, 202010/08/192705/13/2020
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