Ann Louise Best Clarke

November 13, 1929 - February 8, 2017

Ann Louise Clarke, 87, of Cary died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Mrs. Clarke was born in Staunton, VA on November 13, 1929 to Harry Best and Pearl Virginia Whitsel Best. Mrs. Clarke is preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Ellison Hocking and grandson, John R. Ellison III. She is survived by her son: John R. Ellison, Jr.(Sile) of Wheaton, IL; daughter: Lynn Gulley of Cary; nine grandchildren: Alison Pomponio Horton, Ann Gulley Katsiak, Sarah Gulley Willett, Jenny Gulley Weidman, G. Paul Gulley, Jr., J. Christopher Ellison, R. David Ellison, Laura H. Ellison, and Joseph B. Ellison; eight great grandchildren: Austin B. Horton, Caleb M. Horton, Emma G. Katsiak, Madison L. Katsiak, Braxton P. Gulley, Colton B. Gulley, Quincy R. Willett, and Claire J. Willett. Ann was immensely loved and cherished and friend, companion, confidant and prayer partner. Her love for God, family, friends and nature were evident to all. Her life and love were gift and joy. While her ascent to God is celebrated, she is and will be sorely missed. A Celebration of her Life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Cary Alliance Church, 4108 Ten-Ten Rd., Cary, NC 27539. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Cary Alliance Church, 4108 Ten-Ten Rd., Cary, NC 27539.