of Memphis, TN

September 2, 1930 - April 11, 2023

Bobbie Clarke Leonard

September 2, 1930 - April 11, 2023

Bobbie passed into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Fred D. Clarke, Jr.; her husband of 7 years, Clifford Nolen; her husband of 6 years, James H. Leonard; her son, Fred D. Clarke, III and granddaughter, Genie Clarke.

She is survived by her children, Paul T. Clarke, David M. Clarke (Susan), Mary Clarke Moore (Stan), Deborah Clarke Carrier (John); her grandchildren, Melanie Clarke, Sarah Jones Shoryer (Ted), Austin Clarke (Clay), Clarissa Lawhone, David Dorsett, Shannon Dorsett McNabb (Joey), Jennifer Moore Amido (Emmanuel), Stephen Moore (Amanda), Ginny Davis (Mike), Noa Eason and 13 great grandchildren.

She graduated in 1949 from Humes High and in 1980, at the age of 50, from Methodist School of Nursing. She was employed by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. For many years she was a teacher for Child Evangelism Fellowship and volunteered as their camp nurse. She was a long-time member of Open Door Bible Church.

A visitation will be held at Open Door Bible Church, 1792 N. Parkway, on Monday, April 17 at 12:30 p.m. with a memorial service starting at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be at Memphis Memory Gardens.

Memorials may be sent to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 2091 Lee Place, Memphis, TN 38104 or a charity of your choice.

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