Clarine

Edgerton

On July,28 2021 Clarine Edgerton peacefully transitioned into external rest at the home of her
daughter Arsenia Y.Edgerton. Born in Portsmouth , Virginia, Clarine was the youngest daughter
of the late James Edgerton and Susie Burris. She received her education in the Portsmouth
schools and graduated from I.C. Norcom High School, class of 1945.
Clarine accepted the Lord Jesus Christ in 1960 at Convent Avenue Baptist Church on 145th
street New York, New York. Clarine was a faithful active member. She was a strong prayer
warrior who had a great desire to spread gods words and sing his praises. She truly loved the
Lord, her family and church family. She enjoyed being on the choir and was an active worker in
the church. She served the Lord at Convent Avenue Baptist Church until she moved to
Englewood, New Jersey July, 1984.
Clarine became a member of Community Baptist Church and a strong woman with her
community. Clarine worked as a seamstress for many of the high-end design houses in New
York, she became there personal Tailor fixed a many hems. Clarine became a caregiver to
many children and a mother/ grandmother to those in need. As Clarine started to have health
issues she lived With her daughters, Arsenia A. Edgerton and Vicki Y. E. Cunningham Jr then
onto Teaneck Nursing Rehabilitation Center, then back to her daughter Arsenia Edgerton for
her final days.
Clarine was predeceased by her parents James Edgerton, Susie Burris ,two brothers Elder
Napoleon Edgerton, William Ridley and her sister Mary L. E. Williams.
Clarine leaves to cherish her memories four children ,Kenneth L. Edgerton, Mrs. Vicki Y. E.
Cunningham Jr. , Mrs. Benita Kellam, and Ms. Arsenia Y. Edgerton. Six grandchildren, Kenneth
L. Edgerton Jr., Jasmine C.B. Day, Adjwoa A. Edgerton, Arvian E. Edgerton, Akwani J.
Edgerton and Troy Tulloch, Five great-grandchildren (Ge-Ma) ,Tyiell, Teri, Talia, Aria and Phoenix
. Two son in-laws, Howard L. Cunningham Jr. and Fayon Kellam and one daughter in-law
Natalie Edgerton. Many Neice's, Nephews Cousins, children ,adopted grandchildren and a
host of friends.
Extra special thanks to mom's absolutely amazing Hospice team from Grace. Dawn, Jessica,
Alice, Cleo, Amy, and Luz who gave us guidance and 24/7 hourly support.
Special thanks to Laura Lewis , Mr. Harvey, and Teaneck Rehabilitation Center, Simone
Williams ,Rekha Thankappa and Lynette Harding