Recydine Clarke

Recydine Clarke, affectionately known as Recy, Aunt Recy, Aunt May, Mavis, Mom, & Grandma passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, in Loganville, GA at the age of 94. Recydine born on March 12, 1929, in the Parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica, was the beloved only child of Gertrude Simpson & Levi Morris. She was blessed with 11 siblings from her father's side, and 2 from her mother’s side, all of whom we remember and cherish today. Mom, as she was lovingly called, was a woman of strength & determination. She married Leonard Clarke who passed away early, and she became the sole provider for her family. Recydine raised 6 children: Veronica (V), Desmond (Carl), Bernard (Earl), Rayburn (Ray), Maxine (Donna), and Michelle (Mich). Recydine’s journey took her from the Caribbean to the United States in 1966. Recydine also had a love for gardening, sewing, knitting, & crocheting, always willing to pass on her skills to those eager to learn. Due to ongoing health issues, she made the decision to move closer to family in Georgia. During that time, she remained fiercely independent & continued to live life on her own terms. As the years progressed, even while confined to her wheelchair, she would still tend to her beautiful garden, and was always knitting a hat or blanket for anyone that requested her to make something for them. Recydine’s passing has left a void in our lives, but her memory will forever be the golden thread that runs through our family. She was a selfless & giving soul, always willing to help others. She would give you the shirt off her back, & often sent money to relatives in Jamaica during the Easter & Christmas seasons, accompanied by her famous line, "I don't have much to give, but I am sure this will help." Recydine is survived by her 3 sons & their spouses, Desmond & Olga, Bernard & Jacqueline, Rayburn & Debra, and 3 daughters, Veronica, Maxine, Michelle & her husband Dale, 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, her remaining living siblings, Selvin, Trevor, Johnny, Eli, and Dalia, an abundance of nieces & nephews, a host of extended family & close family friends. Her legacy lives on through every one of them, as they embody the values of love, resilience, & generosity that she instilled in them. May her soul have eternal peace, & may her memory continue to inspire us to live our lives with the same strength and kindness that she exemplified. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 08,2023, from 12:00 PM - 8:00PM with a family hour from 6:00PM to- 8:00PM at our Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30045. (770) 338-5558. https://vimeo.com/event/3938457

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Recydine Clarke

March 12, 1929 - November 17, 2023