Mamie Evelyn Love of Lyndhurst, Ohio passed away at the age of 101 years old on January 12, 2021. She was born on September 11, 1919 to Macon and Lacy Clark in De Kalb, Mississippi. Her family moved to Cleveland, Ohio when she was three years old.

She was the eldest of nine children. She suffered a serious childhood illness. She overcame it and helped her parents to raise her younger siblings.

During the Great Depression, Mamie had to quit high school to help her family. In hard times then and even recently, she proved to be resilient, loyal, and loving to her family and all who knew her.

On December 8, 1941, Mamie Clark married Edgar Love. Edgar gave her the nickname “Clark”. They remained faithful to each other for over 57 years until his death on July 2, 1999.

Mamie and Edgar had four children. Mamie was a stay-at-home mom until her last child was in school full-time. When she worked outside of the home, she still had the same strong work ethic as a homemaker and employee. Even though she kept a busy schedule, she never was one to be satisfied without completing her education. In 1985, Mamie graduated High School. She retired from the Tenna Corporation in Warrenville Heights, Ohio. After her retirement, she became a founding member and treasurer of a club of five lifelong friends of older women. Mamie was also a devoted member of the Providence Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio.

Many will remember Mamie for her impeccable taste in clothing, no matter the occasion. Others will remember how much she enjoyed cooking and baking, and how much her family and friends enjoyed eating her food. She was famous for her dinner rolls. Some may remember her creativity that included her love for arts and crafts, gardening, and interior decorating. Mamie enjoyed making figurines and other artwork for family and friends, and she was active well into her nineties. She also enjoyed games that kept her mind sharp, she was a fan of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Still, others will remember her kindness, generosity, and hospitality to both friends and strangers. Most of all, Mamie will be remembered for her love of family.

Mamie was preceded in death by her parents: Macon and Lacy Clark, Husband: Edgar Love, Grandson: Wayne Smith, Siblings: Lyphus Louis Clark, Merthie Jean Wright, Alonzo Alexander Clark, and James Macon Clark.

Mamie Love is survived by her four children: Vivian Joyce Mc Abrew, David Edgar Love (Jean), Marilyn Love Hartman (Joseph), and Kathryn Diane Williams (Leroy).

Mamie is also survived by 13 Grandchildren: Marla Murphy, Johnny Smith, Apryl Love, Kevin Smith, Dainah Kent, Jennifer Merritt, Michelle Blue, Joy Williams, Danielle Rathel, Christian Love, Jeffrey Williams, Michael Hartman, and David Hartman as well as 16 Great- grandchildren and 7 Great- Great Grandchildren; Siblings: Clarence Herman Clark, Annie Pearl Clark, Dolores Hazel Cammon and Mary Louise Ruffner.

Sisters in -law: Maudelle Clark and Yvonne Clark.

A Host of Nieces, Nephews, and Friends.