Martha S

Clark

Martha Stahlman Clark, aged 83, passed away peacefully in her home on November 7, 2015. She was born February 2, 1932 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Ruth C and Frank (Fritz) C. Stahlman, II, also of Nashville, TN. She attended local public schools and Vanderbilt University, class of 1953.
Martha is survived by her husband of 60 years, Howard (Pat) C. Clark of Eleverson, PA. Together they have three children, Kimberly Clark Esposito of Chester Springs, PA, John Stahlman Clark of Placitas, NM and Claiborne Crawford Clark of Highlands Ranch, CO. She is also survived by her son in law Dominick, G Esposito, Chester Springs, PA., and daughter-in laws, Jeanette Marie Clark, Placitas NM and Martha Erin Clark, Highlands Ranch, CO. Also survived by Martha are her 7 Grandchildren, Lucas Dominick Esposito, Samuel LeGrand Esposito, Specialist US Army, of Chester Springs, PA, Chandler S. Clark, Hayden S. Clark, Rebekah E. Clark, of Oxford, England, Angus Michael Clark and Kelly Crawford Clark, of Highlands Ranch, CO. Also survived by her is her niece Leigh Anne Cheves McCartney, Houston, TX.
Martha was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church and was active in the many parishes where she lived during her life. She served on many service boards in her parishes, beginning at Christ Church in Nashville, TN. She also was a member of St. James Church, Northfield, IL. After moving to St. Marks Church, New Canaan, CT she went on to serve in the ECW Board, CWU Board, Day care Center Board and the Church Vestry. After moving to Sarasota, Fl., she was a member of the All Angels by the Sea, Longboat Key, FL. While there she served as the Director of the Altar Guild and Flower Committee. After moving to Albuquerque, NM she joined St John's Cathedral and was also a member of the Flower Committee.
Martha was a diligent fund raiser. While living in Nashville she was a board member of the Florence Crittendon Home where she raised money for that nonprofit organization for many years. She co-hosted a large fundraiser alongside the late night host Mr. Johnny Carson in the 1960's. She served meals to the needy through Meals on Wheels and volunteered for numerous school activities for her children. Martha was an avid bird and flower lover. There was never a flower she couldn't name or a bird she would not research. She was also known in the family as the original GPS system and the guide and food critic for the best greasy spoons in every town she had ever visited. She loved history and the antiques that accompanied them. She was what some of her friends considered a real "GRITS" of a gal…..Girl Raised in the South! Her very detailed and humorous family stories and oral history will be greatly missed.
There will be a private memorial with family. The family asks that any donations be made to the charity of your choice.