Tawana R. Clark Obituary (1969

On July 23, 2018, The Lord called Tawana Renee Clark home to be with him after a valiant battle with illness. Tawana was born on June 17, 1969 in Bridgeport, CT to Audrey Hodges and George Newton, Jr. Tawana grew up in Bridgeport, CT and at a young age the family relocated to Stratford, CT where she attended the Stratford school system and graduated from Stratford High in 1987. Tawana was employed by Securitas for many years until she became ill. As her final request, she was baptized in the Christian faith on July 22, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. The spirit of God was present and evident based on Tawanas only and last response. Tawana loved her family and was truly loved by all that knew her. She leaves to cherish her memory; her parents Audrey Hodges and George Newton, Jr. (Sylvia); four children, Rashawn, Rashae, Reginald and Ratoya; six grandchildren, Ranajiah, Alijah, Noah, Ramir, Reese and a special grandson Akeen who was a tremendous help to her during her illness; two sisters, Torsche and Monique; four brothers, Roscoe (Dominique), Roshean "Leon", Samuel (Evelyn) and Sean (Marquetta), and a very special aunt Joyce Bowens as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Tawana was predeceased by her step-father Roscoe Lee Hodges II who was instrumental in raising her. Her maternal grandmother Ruby Odaris Clark, her paternal grandparents Catherine Newton and George Newton, Sr. Services for Tawana will be held on Monday, July 30, 218 at 11:00 am at Messiah Baptist Church, 210 Congress St., Bridgeport, CT. Family will receive guests from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Internment will take place at Park Cemetery. SERVICES Visitation Monday, July 30, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Messiah Baptist Church 210 Congress St Bridgeport, CT 06604 Funeral Service Monday, July 30, 2018 11:00 AM Messiah Baptist Church 210 Congress St Bridgeport, CT 06604