Mary Clark Aldridge

Mary Clark Aldridge, age 79, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at her daughter's residence in Morganton, NC. Mary was born on March 3, 1944, in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Harry Clark and the late Myrtle Woodie Clark. She was a graduate of Mars Hill College, where she earned her degree in teaching. She retired from teaching for the Avery County Schools after 23 years. Her time teaching K-3 grades was at Beech Mountain Elementary School and Crossnore Elementary School. She enjoyed quilting and sewing, embroidery, and puzzles. Spending time in her flower garden was a joy. She was a member of Long Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Myrtle Clark; Father, Harry Clark; Husband, Steve Aldridge; Brother, Ransome Clark. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters, Angie (Terry) Acuff of Morganton, NC, Karen (Scott) Gouge of Johnson City, TN; son, Wayne (Leslie) Aldridge of Morganton, NC; three brothers, Lloyd (Marilyn) Clark of Altamont, NC, Allen Clark and companion Rose Austin of Jonas Ridge, NC, Richard (Linda) Clark of Newland, NC; Sister, Sylvia Loftis of Marion, NC; "Foster" Children, Johnny King of Wake Forest, NC, Mike Stanley of Boone, NC; grandchildren, Steven Gouge, Kaden Gouge, Weston Acuff, Ashley Green, Heather Gillette; great-grandchildren, Bentley Flowers, Ryker McCormick, Sawyer Gillette and Tanner Green; sister-in-law, Jayne Clark of Morganton, NC; along with a host of nieces and nephews. Services for Mary Clark Aldridge will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024, beginning at 2:00 pm at Long Ridge Missionary Baptist Church with Steve Glenn officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church on Sunday. The interment will be in the Calloway Cemetery. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the Burke County EMS and First Responders. In place of flowers, memorials may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children P.O. Box 1525, Ranson, WV 25438 or St. Jude's Children's Hospital -501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Aldridge family by visiting our website www.rsfh.netRead Obituary