Della Virginia Black Clarkson was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Smallwood Black.∼Della Virginia Black Clarkson, the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Black was born in Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland on June 30, 1885. She departed this life on March 23, 1978 at Fair Acres Farm, Lima, Pennsylvania after a long illness. She was 92 years, eight months and twenty-three days old.
Della's childhood was spent in Maryland where she was educated in the public schools. She joined Asbury United Methodist Church where whe was married on December 26, 1906 to the late Guy Clarkson by the late Rev. R. H. Coleman.
In 1908 Della and Guy came to Swarthmore where she worked in many Swarthmore homes until her retirement. She joined Shorter A.M.E. Church and remained a member there until Wesley A.M.E. Church was built. A dedicated member, she served as president of the Stewardess Board and the Missionary Society. Her favorite hymns were "Blessed Assurance," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "Beams of Heaven."
Known as "Aunt Della" to both children and adults of an entire community she shared herself unselfishly, always with a smile. Her quiet determination commanded respect. Her every act was an act of love. She was admired by many for her sense of calm and peace - a peace that is seen in the still water of a lave in the moonlight, a morning star shining bright in a dak sky just before the dawn. In the midst of trials and distress she had an absolute faith in God - a shining example of a true Christian.
She was devoted to her family.
Della's childhood was spent in Maryland where she was educated in the public schools. She joined Asbury United Methodist Church where whe was married on December 26, 1906 to the late Guy Clarkson by the late Rev. R. H. Coleman.
In 1908 Della and Guy came to Swarthmore where she worked in many Swarthmore homes until her retirement. She joined Shorter A.M.E. Church and remained a member there until Wesley A.M.E. Church was built. A dedicated member, she served as president of the Stewardess Board and the Missionary Society. Her favorite hymns were "Blessed Assurance," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "Beams of Heaven."
Known as "Aunt Della" to both children and adults of an entire community she shared herself unselfishly, always with a smile. Her quiet determination commanded respect. Her every act was an act of love. She was admired by many for her sense of calm and peace - a peace that is seen in the still water of a lave in the moonlight, a morning star shining bright in a dak sky just before the dawn. In the midst of trials and distress she had an absolute faith in God - a shining example of a true Christian.
She was devoted to her family.
Della Virginia Black Clarkson was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Smallwood Black.∼Della Virginia Black Clarkson, the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Black was born in Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland on June 30, 1885. She departed this life on March 23, 1978 at Fair Acres Farm, Lima, Pennsylvania after a long illness. She was 92 years, eight months and twenty-three days old.
Della's childhood was spent in Maryland where she was educated in the public schools. She joined Asbury United Methodist Church where whe was married on December 26, 1906 to the late Guy Clarkson by the late Rev. R. H. Coleman.
In 1908 Della and Guy came to Swarthmore where she worked in many Swarthmore homes until her retirement. She joined Shorter A.M.E. Church and remained a member there until Wesley A.M.E. Church was built. A dedicated member, she served as president of the Stewardess Board and the Missionary Society. Her favorite hymns were "Blessed Assurance," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "Beams of Heaven."
Known as "Aunt Della" to both children and adults of an entire community she shared herself unselfishly, always with a smile. Her quiet determination commanded respect. Her every act was an act of love. She was admired by many for her sense of calm and peace - a peace that is seen in the still water of a lave in the moonlight, a morning star shining bright in a dak sky just before the dawn. In the midst of trials and distress she had an absolute faith in God - a shining example of a true Christian.
She was devoted to her family.
Della's childhood was spent in Maryland where she was educated in the public schools. She joined Asbury United Methodist Church where whe was married on December 26, 1906 to the late Guy Clarkson by the late Rev. R. H. Coleman.
In 1908 Della and Guy came to Swarthmore where she worked in many Swarthmore homes until her retirement. She joined Shorter A.M.E. Church and remained a member there until Wesley A.M.E. Church was built. A dedicated member, she served as president of the Stewardess Board and the Missionary Society. Her favorite hymns were "Blessed Assurance," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "Beams of Heaven."
Known as "Aunt Della" to both children and adults of an entire community she shared herself unselfishly, always with a smile. Her quiet determination commanded respect. Her every act was an act of love. She was admired by many for her sense of calm and peace - a peace that is seen in the still water of a lave in the moonlight, a morning star shining bright in a dak sky just before the dawn. In the midst of trials and distress she had an absolute faith in God - a shining example of a true Christian.
She was devoted to her family.
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