1928
Katherine
2014
Katherine Clark Hare
March 17, 1928 — August 8, 2014
Katherine Clark Hare, 86, died Friday, August 8, 2014at Westminster Canterbury from Alzheimer’s disease, with family by her side.
Katherine is survived by her husband of 46 years, R. Bryant Hare III of Lynchburg; sons Lloyd Campbell Agnew, Jr. (Ellen) of Lynchburg, Pendleton Clark Agnew (Elizabeth) of Alexandria, VA, and R. Bryant Hare IV (Vicki) of Raleigh, NC; cherished grandchildren Towns Agnew, Louise Hare, Ransom B. Hare V, Katherine Agnew, Pen Agnew, Jr., Annie Agnew, Stuart Agnew, and Duncan Agnew; sister Betty Clark Roberts; nieces Cathy Capps, Anne McKenna, Cece Parrish, Betsy Roberts, and Alice Donaldson; nephew Pen Clark III; and 11 great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Lloyd Campbell Agnew; brother Pendleton Scott Clark, Jr., and his wife Catherine “Kitty†Clark; and brother-in-law William “B†Roberts, Jr.
Born March 17, 1928 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Katherine was the daughter of Alice Fleming Clark and Pendleton Scott Clark.Educated in the Lynchburg public schools, Katherine graduated from E. C. Glass High School, St. Mary’s College in Raleigh, and Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. For many years, “Miz Katherine†taught pre-school at First Presbyterian Church Weekday School, was a long-time volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Virginia Baptist Hospital, and drove the blind. She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church.
Katherine loved people and people loved Katherine. The depth and breadth of her friendships are a testimony to her genuine and perpetual interest in others no matter their age or walk of life. Katherine delighted in her “First Prez” nursery school charges, learning over time that when they said, “Miz Katherine, want to know something?,†it was often better to discretely change the subject. She loved the outdoors and nature, enjoying tennis, Wrightville Beach in North Carolina, and brisk walks every morning for 35 years. She had a keen wit and was both a dedicated crossword puzzler and an accomplished mahjong player and teacher. She cheered for the UNC Tarheels in college sports, had an affinity for scarves and festive sweaters, and was a champion of the underdog in all things. In recent years, she loved sitting and chatting with friends and family on her sunporch at home on Gorman Drive, where in the summer she watched both her zinnias grow and the annual charm of hummingbirds gather at her feeder. But what meant most to Katherine was her family whom she loved deeply and unconditionally. In her final days, her eyes shone with recognition and love for her family as well as for the many friends whose regular visits, love, and support sustained her throughout her 18 months in the Drinkard Health Center at Westminster Canterbury. The family expresses its heartfelt gratitude to those dedicated friends for being Katherine’s guardian angels, and thanks the kind and attentive staff at Westminster Canterbury and Centra Hospice for their tender loving care.
Visitation with family will be on Sunday, August 10 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the home of Ellen and Lloyd Agnew, 2107 Oak Park Place, Lynchburg, Virginia. A memorial service and reception to celebrate Katherine’s life will take place on Monday, August 11at 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 1215 Virginia Episcopal School Road, Lynchburg, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to First Presbyterian Church, Meals on Wheels, the Alzheimer’s Association, or the Westminster Canterbury Employee Education Fund.
Katherine is survived by her husband of 46 years, R. Bryant Hare III of Lynchburg; sons Lloyd Campbell Agnew, Jr. (Ellen) of Lynchburg, Pendleton Clark Agnew (Elizabeth) of Alexandria, VA, and R. Bryant Hare IV (Vicki) of Raleigh, NC; cherished grandchildren Towns Agnew, Louise Hare, Ransom B. Hare V, Katherine Agnew, Pen Agnew, Jr., Annie Agnew, Stuart Agnew, and Duncan Agnew; sister Betty Clark Roberts; nieces Cathy Capps, Anne McKenna, Cece Parrish, Betsy Roberts, and Alice Donaldson; nephew Pen Clark III; and 11 great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Lloyd Campbell Agnew; brother Pendleton Scott Clark, Jr., and his wife Catherine “Kitty†Clark; and brother-in-law William “B†Roberts, Jr.
Born March 17, 1928 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Katherine was the daughter of Alice Fleming Clark and Pendleton Scott Clark.Educated in the Lynchburg public schools, Katherine graduated from E. C. Glass High School, St. Mary’s College in Raleigh, and Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. For many years, “Miz Katherine†taught pre-school at First Presbyterian Church Weekday School, was a long-time volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Virginia Baptist Hospital, and drove the blind. She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church.
Katherine loved people and people loved Katherine. The depth and breadth of her friendships are a testimony to her genuine and perpetual interest in others no matter their age or walk of life. Katherine delighted in her “First Prez” nursery school charges, learning over time that when they said, “Miz Katherine, want to know something?,†it was often better to discretely change the subject. She loved the outdoors and nature, enjoying tennis, Wrightville Beach in North Carolina, and brisk walks every morning for 35 years. She had a keen wit and was both a dedicated crossword puzzler and an accomplished mahjong player and teacher. She cheered for the UNC Tarheels in college sports, had an affinity for scarves and festive sweaters, and was a champion of the underdog in all things. In recent years, she loved sitting and chatting with friends and family on her sunporch at home on Gorman Drive, where in the summer she watched both her zinnias grow and the annual charm of hummingbirds gather at her feeder. But what meant most to Katherine was her family whom she loved deeply and unconditionally. In her final days, her eyes shone with recognition and love for her family as well as for the many friends whose regular visits, love, and support sustained her throughout her 18 months in the Drinkard Health Center at Westminster Canterbury. The family expresses its heartfelt gratitude to those dedicated friends for being Katherine’s guardian angels, and thanks the kind and attentive staff at Westminster Canterbury and Centra Hospice for their tender loving care.
Visitation with family will be on Sunday, August 10 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the home of Ellen and Lloyd Agnew, 2107 Oak Park Place, Lynchburg, Virginia. A memorial service and reception to celebrate Katherine’s life will take place on Monday, August 11at 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 1215 Virginia Episcopal School Road, Lynchburg, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to First Presbyterian Church, Meals on Wheels, the Alzheimer’s Association, or the Westminster Canterbury Employee Education Fund.
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