Regina Joy Clarke's Obituary
Regina Joy Jones was the first-born child to Sandra Dumas and Donald Perkins on August 5, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. Growing up, her siblings described her as being the best big sister who created many fun memories, such as riding the bus and shopping downtown. Regina was a precocious young lady and was recognized by and accepted into the Junior Achievement Program in high school. After graduating from Lincoln High School, Regina attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. While there, she met and later married her love, Samuel E. Clarke in October 1976. Regina graduated from Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Science in Education in May 1978. After college, Regina and Samuel moved to Kansas City, where they would start a family raising their daughter Tiawna and son, Samuel Jr. Several years later Regina and her family relocated to Dallas, Texas. Regina joined and became very active in her church, Second Chapel Baptist Church for many years and then later became a member of Koinonia Christian Church in 2008. She was a dedicated teacher to the students of A. Maceo Smith High School, Dr. Barbara Jordan Elementary and Seagoville High School. She retired after nearly 40 years of service.
Her tender heart was always on display. She was a gentle, kindhearted and loving person who was always giving to others. Regina would bring joy to a room with her smile and laughter and her keen fashion sense earned her the nicknames Aunt Foxy and Aunt Fancy. She loved to celebrate holidays with family and she was a great cook known for preparing soul food, seafood, and some African dishes.
Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Sandra Dumas and Donald Perkins, former spouse, Samuel E. Clarke, and special loved one, Christopher Morgan.
Those she leaves behind to celebrate and cherish her memories are her children, Tiawna Clarke and Samuel Clarke, Jr.; siblings, Rodney Jones, Eric Jones, Brian Jones, Tammy Dozier, and Trina Dumas; in-laws, Matthew Dozier, Isaac Clarke, Dora Clarke, Winifred Clarke-Osunbor, Marjorie John; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
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