Elsie Mae Clark

Elsie Mae Clark passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, on Tuesday, March 10th, at her home in Aberdeen. She was born in Forest Hill, MD, on June 9, 1924, the daughter of Hazel (Griffith) Carr and Webb Baxter Greene. Elsie Mae was the devoted wife of Glen Clark, who passed away in 1994. She worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground for 25 years as registrar for JMPTC. Elsie Mae was a member of Grace United Methodist Church for 60 years. She is survived by her daughter, Carole Babes, and her grandson, Bryan Thorn, of Seattle, WA, and her son-in-law, Charlie Schafer, of Columbia, MD. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sandy Schafer, and her sister, Irene Harward. Elsie Mae will be remembered for her strong faith and unconditional love. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to her caregivers, Nadra, Celeste, and Ronnie, for their compassionate care. A visitation will be held at the family-owned Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Sunday, March 15 between 5-8 pm. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 16 at 11:00 am at Grace United Methodist Church. Reverend James Ditto will be officiating. Interment will be in Deer Creek Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Grace United Methodist Women, 110 W. Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, MD 21001. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tarringcargo.com. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001