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Naomi Garrison Clark

Triangle, VA, USA
August 24, 1958 - May 21, 2021
Aug 24, 1958 - May 21, 2021
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My deepest condolences. She was a dear friend of mine. I was sadden when I heard the news this morning. My here soul rest in peace.
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Heartfelt condolences to the Bettis Family on behalf of Naomi. Being a member of the Brownsville Church of God under the leadership of your father Rev. Benjamin Garrison .
Ron and I remember Naomi as a gentle, always smiling young girl who always set godlike examples for those around her.
God in his wisdom decided this was her time to come home. Now she is at peace with her Heavenly Father. May God's love, peace,comfort and strength be upon you during this difficult journey. You will be in our prayers.
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To Naom, my family, my friend, my other little sister. I have known you all your life. We attended the same church, Brownsville Church of God. When I was old enough to babysit, your mom gave me my first job. She asked me to be the babysitter for you, your sisters, Lorraine, and Patricia (Trish). Naomi, it was a joy to take care of you. You were such an obedient child. You lived up to your name, 'pleasant one' above all.' You never complained when I made my first bowl of oatmeal for you and it was thick. You smiled and ate it anyway.
When you, Trish, and Deborah started your little trio...it was a trio from heaven. I know the churches that the trio ministered to will never forget the joy that you all brought into their midst.
Naomi, my family, my friend, my other little sister...you will be missed, but remembered by all. I praise God for the privilege of knowing you and the Garrison family. I thank God for sending you into the lives of the Ebrons for you made it even happier with your smile and humble spirit.
To the family...I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Know that your mom, your grandma, your sister, your auntie...or whatever Naomi was to you, loved you with all her heart and would give up anything to make you happy.
Prayers and blessings to you all,
Pastor, Sister in the Lord, and Friend, Vinoa Ebron Wilson.
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Anderson College 1978-79.

Nae was a charter member of the ensemble. A gifted alto and a great friend. "Fruit" was filled with "unique" personalities, Nae and I were certainly in the number. We instituted a rule curtesy of Nae. Fruit traveled, ministering all over the country. We used 2 (15 passenger) vans. Nae would often pack as if it was her responsibility to personally fill one of the vans. She always wanted to be prepared for every and any eventuality. We finally created the practice, that you were free to pack anything you wanted, provided you carried it yourself. As the irresistible force met the unmovable object, we compromised in Nae's favor, She packed less, but we carried her luggage.
Nae was a joy to be around. full of laughter and completely in love with Jesus. She came from a great family and her deep roots in the faith, made her a very effective servant for the Kingdom. I thank the Lord for the privilege of knowing her and calling her friend.
To God be the glory!

Peace.
Rev. Dr. Charles Myricks, Jr ( "Chuckie")
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Naomi whom I affectionately called Nai was a true friend. What we had as God-Sisters was a special bond lasting over 50 yrs. A true non judgmental and sincere sisterhood but one where we could also lovingly share when one of us was wrong. We laughed, cried, prayed and sung and sung and sung☺️together. The Brownsville Trio ( You, Trish and I ) continued to groom a love for singing that we all shared and our voices blended so well 😊 (if I can say so myself) and some still talk of today. What a joy to remember❣️.

Even though in different households we grow up together as we attended the same church; your mom my God-Mother and your Dad my pastor. We spent much time in each others homes and traveled around together visiting churches and singing. Going to various youth conventions and sharing rooms together (adjoining rooms of course with Sis Garrison 😉) bus rides to camp-meetings on Zions hill so many great memories.

Growing spiritually though the years we shared our joys, pains, laughter, tears, prayer request and praise reports. Marriages of our children, births and heartaches as well, always recognizing or looking for Gods hand in the mix.
Even though miles begin to separate us our hearts stayed connected through monthly phone calls, text, video calls and an occasional pop up visit. The church even flew you in as a special surprise guest for one of our Pastoral Anniversaries. More memories 💕.

I will dearly miss our talks and sharing of familiar hymns brought back to mind or new songs learnt that made us think of each other. We were different but so alike in many ways; the love of our family and friends and most important being, our steadfast commitment to God and loving Him with all our heart soul, mind and strength. You were a loving caring person and an example of the believer, never talking down even those who may have done you wrong but praying for them in every situation.
I am sure some of these things are not unique to me because it was who you were.

Even to the day before your transition I talked ... you listened.. I sang... you nodded along I am told and said Amen when I was done. Nai words cannot convey how much you will be missed or what my heart feels. You just got home before me but we will meet again in the morning and we’ll know each other by the smile that we wear and the song on our lips. For now Nai, Good night❣️
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"Aunt Nai" and niece Jewel Stephen
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Not a month would go by without us connecting via phone call or text. Just to say “hi”, to send a silly gif, or share a praise report or prayer request. In your final days a special message from me was whispered into your ear to which you “nodded and gave a thumbs up”. The message was short and it encompassed our friendship. It spoke of love and true friendship, it included an inside joke and a prayer commitment. That was our last communication.

Some people never find what we had for almost 30 years. A true, non judgmental and sincere friendship.

A friendship that didn’t require us to look alike (though the similarities were uncanny 😉) nor did we always think a alike (though we did on most things). It wasn’t based on our need to always share the same options or views. We respected each other and we knew and trusted each other’s heart. Our friendship was forgiving, caring and grace filled. We were friends walking by faith.

We shared lots of fun fellowship times together, usually involving some sort of meal. You drove me crazy with your inability to order anything straight off a menu, always having an odd request or two. I’m sure Some things I did drove you crazy too, though I can’t imagine what ? 😉

Through the many years we worshiped together, worked together, served together and did life together! We even sang together (well you sang and I just hung on).

Those weekly gatherings for Karaoke at the Relaxers Coffee Shop was something you and I reminisced about long after that coffee house closed its doors. We all had such good clean fun singing and drinking coffee (or tea!) You’d do your solo of “Midnight Train To Georgia” and suddenly it went from Karaoke to concert!

Through the years we prayed a lot, we wept at times, but mostly we laughed hard and often!!

It never mattered if we worshiped at the same church or if we didn’t (it was who we worshiped that mattered). It never mattered if we lived 2 minutes apart, 20 minutes apart or 220 miles away! We chose to remain friends, not out of obligation but desire. It was not hard for us to remain friends because our friendship was real and uninterrupted by situation or circumstance.

Now our friendship will look different than it ever has, but it will continue to go on uninterrupted! I will see you at our favorite places, I will hear you in certain songs and I feel your presence in every memory.

Until we meet again, I will miss you until then.
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We offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May Naomi's soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father. We pray for peace and comfort for you and your loved ones at this difficult time and offer our condolences to you all. Her gentle soul will always be in our hearts.

Hillview Church of God
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Naomi and I grew up together in NY.
Her Mom and Dad, Uncle Ben and Aunt Uldine were like a brother and sister to my Mom.
I mourn Naomi’s passing but rejoice that she is at rest.
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I will always Treasure our friendhip on Crown Street
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My prayers are with Naomi's family, words can not explain the example in Christ that Naomi lived. I feel so privileged to have her as one of my friends at church. She sang with the love of all things. Rest well in God's arms my Sister. 💔
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My most deepest and heartfelt condolences are with the entire family. I am praying for you all.. Love Cora
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My heartfelt condolences to the family. Naomi was my sister in Christ & friend. I’ll remember her always for her anointed & angelic voice. She clearly loved her gift of song. Every time I hear “Miracle” by the Clark Sisters, I’ll think of her. 💜
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My deepest CONDOLENCES ,to Naomi's Children an family ,❣may God carry the family through this most difficult time. Naomi,I will feel you everytime the wind blows , sleep in peace ,my crown street friend. 🙏🏽❣🙏🏽..love,yoland'e pettaway.
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