Florence Rita Daigrepont Clarke

Florence Rita Daigrepont Clarke long time resident of New Orleans entered our heavenly house on May 1, 2020. Florence Clarke was born February 10, 1924 in Bordelonville, Louisiana to Adrien and Blanche Desselle Daigrepont who preceded her in death. Florence Clarke is also preceded in death and now joins in everlasting life her husband of 62 years, Dr. Albert T. Clarke of Dublin, Georgia. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Leo Daigrepont , Dr. Roy M. Daigrepont, Eugene P. Daigrepont and sister, Lucille Daigrepont Anderson. She is survived by her brother, Edgar P. Daigrepont and sisters, Betty Lou Russell and Elizabeth Ann Burmaster. Prior to her enrollment in college, Florence Clarke, along with her mother Blanche Desselle Daigrepont and sister Lucille Daigrepont Anderson were a participant part, along with millions of women better known as “Rosie the Riveters” who were proudly called to work at the New Orleans Higgins Plant during WW II fulfilling the shortage of workers and satisfying our country’s demand for labor which at the time could only be filled only by employing women during the war. Following the end of WWII, Florence Clarke enrolled and was a graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, where she received her undergraduate degree in Education and received her post-graduate degree at Florida State University, wherein she proudly received a Master’s in Education with a concentration in reading specialization. Until her retirement, she taught elementary education at Metairie Grammar School, wherein she touched the many lives of children, especially her (5th) graders at Metairie Grammar. She loved and enjoyed the Arts and Repertory Theater and volunteered for many organizations specializing in the promotion of education to our youth. Florence Clarke loved to travel and toured the world in pursuit of all life had to offer and lived life to its fullest like a silent shadow across the midnight sky with both beauty and fearlessness. For the many colleagues, friends and family having the pleasure of knowing Florence Clarke, she would not want us to cry, but rather remember her spirit and love of life for now her soul has been set free. A beautiful woman and kindred spirit admired by many and to be sadly missed forever, especially by Brad and Jennifer Thompson. A special thanks to Paul and Peggy Stahl and the caring staff of the Harvard House in Metairie, Louisiana for the exceptional and devoted care throughout the years. Private Burial Services were held at Jefferson Memorial Garden Cemetery in St. Rose, Louisiana. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home. Please consider sharing your thoughts, favorite memory or condolences at www.muhleisen.com

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Florence Rita Daigrepont Clarke

February 10, 1924 - May 1, 2020