Harriet Terry-Clark Obituary

Dr. Harriet J. Terry-Clark Columbia, SC - Dr. Harriett J. Terry-Clark was born on May 4, 1950 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Deacon Harry L. Hicks, Sr. and the late Mother Hattie Hicks Jenkins. Dr. Clark obtained her education through the Charleston County School System and was a graduate of Burke High School. She furthered her education through Denmark Technical College receiving her Associate's Degree in Industrial Sewing. As she continued to pursue higher learning, she began her studies at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina. While at South Carolina State she obtained her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education. Dr. Clark went back to school one more time and earned her Doctor of Theology Degree in 1992. In her earlier years, she was baptized and attended the Greater St. James Baptist Church, Charleston, SC. Dr. Clark also served as Youth President of Greater Joiner Temple for a while. While yet being a student at South Carolina State, she attempted to start a sewing class which never got off the ground because people began to ask questions regarding the Bible, and eventually the church-United Faith Apostolic Church -was birthed. The church grew by leaps and bounds to a membership capacity of 250 people strong. The church later moved to St. Matthews, and from St. Matthews to Columbia, South Carolina. In September of 1996, she met the love of her life, Apostle (at that time Bishop) Johnnie L. Clark. They had a whirlwind courtship and on Christmas night, December 25, 1996, he asked her to marry him and she gladly accepted. On Saturday, May 3, 1997, in a great cloud of witnesses, Dr. Terry-Clark and Apostle Johnnie L. Clark were United in Holy Matrimony. Upon their uniting in marriage, the church was renamed Rehoboth United Assemblies. For 23 years they have preached and ministered together in many places. Dr. Clark was appointed the General Mother of said organization in November of 2012. Dr. Clark has worked untiringly in ministry for over 47 years. She is known for assisting other ministries in strengthening and establishing their youth and women departments. Dr. Clark leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Chief Apostle Johnnie L. Clark; her children, Elder Alphonso (Eleanor) Terry, Jr., Elder Falisha Johnson, Evangelist Regina McKenney, and Davidmichael (Ieesha) Clark; one step-son, Apostle Sessel (Tasha) Bent; one special son, Overseer Thomas (Katrina) Borders; one sister, Hilda D. (Reverend Mack A.) Gadsden; four brothers, Henry A. (Angela) Hicks, Hiran A. (Patricia) Hicks, Howard L. (Tina) Hicks, and Benjamin Jenkins, Sr.; one uncle, Edward (Rolla Mae) Hicks; four sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; her god-children; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, her loving church family Rehoboth United Assemblies, and Perfecting Saints International Fellowship, Inc. who loved her dearly...And the half have not been told!. Wake Services will be held Friday, May 8, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Rehoboth United Assemblies Inc. of the Apostolic Faith, 501 Glenthorne Road. The homegoing service for Dr. Terry-Clark will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Kingdom Vision Church, 1701 Alta Vista Drive with burial in Memorial Gardens of Columbia. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bosticktompkinsinc.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston