Debra “Debbie” Ann Clark
“Loving wife, mother, and grandmother”
Debra Ann Clark, 70, died peacefully Saturday, October 7, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Debbie was born December 7, 1952, in Warren OH, to Matthew and Elizabeth Burnetta. Debbie and her family moved to Weirton, WV, where she spent her youthful years enjoying the mountains and valleys of the area, as well as being close to her grandparents, Matthew and Alice Burnetta, and an extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Debbie attended Weirton High School, and moved to the Washington, DC, area with her mother in 1969. While there she married Jerry L. Clark, of Parshall, ND, and they moved to Farmville, VA in 1972. They shared 4 children together: Mark, Cara, Brett, and Rachel.
Debbie was a stay-at-home mother until 1987, with the opening of Clark’s Pharmacy, which quickly became a staple for the Farmville, VA area as a source of service, love, and counsel for patients, friends, and family. Debbie worked as the Lead Pharmacy Technician, as well as co-owner alongside Jerry. They remained a fixture on Main Street for 29 years, until their retirement in 2016.
Debbie was a voracious reader, and a lover of animals, She and Jerry had many pets that they loved and cherished and took great care of throughout their life together. She also spent her free time swimming and with her grandchildren as often as possible.
Debbie is survived by her children, Mark Clark, Cara Moore, Brett Clark, and Rachel Drinkard; 6 grandchildren; and her beloved dog Furman.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry and her younger brother Matthew.
Debbie especially will be remembered for her uncanny sense of humor and her unbreakable spirit in the face of adversity. Her kind heart, her warm smile, and her welcoming nature will be missed by everyone that knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Save the Wales foundation at Make a Donation to Save The Whales! – Save The Whales or to the World Wildlife Fund at Make a Donation in Honor of Someone | World Wildlife Fund.
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I love you mom…
We miss you Mom❤️ Thank you for everything you have done.
So sorry for your families loss. I remember her and your dad well from going into the pharmacy.
Love you mom, always ❤️
Thank you Debbie for pool time bday parties. Jerry and Dad shared Birthdays within days of each other so what fun at the cookouts we had celebrating them two…❤️ Your kids and grandkids are awesome Rest in Peace 🌸
Sending condolences and love to the family and friends.
I wish we had more time but thankful for the time we had.
Thank you for everything. I love you so very much.