Lillie P. Clark

Lillie Pearl Dowdy-Clark daughter of the Late Earl & Pearl Dowdy was born April 8, 1936 in Meherrin, Virginia. The Oldest of seven siblings. She departed this life on  February 7, 2024 at 8:21 p.m.

Lillie affectionately called “Lil” by her family, accepted Christ at an early age was baptized and joined Friendship Baptist Church of Turners Station.

She received her education at Sollers Point High School in Turners Station.

In December of 1962 Lillie was united in Holy Matrimony to the Late Donald L. Clark. Together they raised her beloved daughter Wanda.

Lillie was employed at Misty Harbor LTD in 1960 as a Shipping Clerk over 20 years. She was later employed as a custodian in 1993 to 1997 at the Tremont Hotel and awarded the 1993 White Glove Award and Outstanding Performance Award in 1997.  After her retirement she kept herself busy by doing child care, and serving lunch at the Collington Square Elementary/Middle School and the Kids Club (after school program).

Lillie was a committed member of the Collington Square Neighborhood Association, under the leadership of the late Sis. Ella Durant. In 1999 the  Presidential Citiation for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts was presented to her from the former Mayor Sheila Dixon on February 26, 1999. In May 2007 Lillie was one of the winners of Baltimore’s Top Neighborhood Moms” Contest. She participated in the activities that community organizations planned such as tree planting, flowers, and passed out flyers to inform the community of upcoming events & clean-ups. Her influence has caused some of us to participate in making our block beautiful. By doing this makes us realize how important it is to take pride into your neighborhood. Not only did she take pride in the clean-up but also a person who loved her neighbors and would do anything she can for them. In the Neigbhorhood She was called Ms. Lil, Ms. Lillie, Aunt Lillie,

Grandma,The Mayor of Preston Street and the little old lady. She was well known throughout the community.

In 1977 Lillie joined Israel Baptist Church of Baltimore City under the Leadership of Pastor H. Walden Wilson, II, there she served in the Culinary Ministry, Outreach Ministry and her most love Ministry was the Fellowship Ministry which she loved so much as a dedicated, committed Usher since 1981. She was strong in her calling and did not wave or faulter into what her duties and responsibilities was as a Usher. Her Love for serving in the Kingdom of God was outstanding and did not count it robbery in serving with her Christian Brothers and Sisters. Whenever she was called to serve she done it with pride, joy and thankfulness.

She enjoyed sitting on the steps doing her word search, puzzle books, loved cooking (known for her sweet potato pies), sweeping the block and cleaning the alley, watching family feud, game shows, and socializing with family, friends and neighbors.  To the Mayor Of Preston Street we will truly miss you.

Lillie leaves to mourn her passing, Daughter Wanda, (3) Sisters Mildred R. Wilson (Randallstown, Maryland), Alice M. Adams (Sun City, California), Shirley Dowdy, (2) Brothers Earl Dowdy, Jr. (Meherrin, Virgina) and William Dowdy; (2) Granddaughters Shawnetta & Zarina Rodgers, (8) Great Grandchildren and (2) Great great grandchildren. (4) Sister-in-laws and (3) Brother-in-laws. and a host of relatives, friends and the Israel Baptist Church Family.