Elizabeth Hobson Clapp, 97 years old departed this life on Thursday March 16, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born in Thaxton, Virginia on February 16, 1926 to the late Ada Jennings Hobson and Aubrey Dee Hobson.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband the late Ralph C. Clapp Jr., her son Ralph C. Clapp Ill and daughter Sandra L. Clapp, her sisters: Ruth Thompson, Nannie Preston, Marie Powell, Eva Swain, Carolyn Hobson and Virginia Reeves and her brothers: John Hobson, Spencer Hobson (her twin), Harry Hobson, Dallas Hobson, Robert Hobson, Russell Hobson and Melvin Hobson. Her close friend Emmaline Wallace and Ella Shell.
Elizabeth attended Susie Gibson High School in Bedford County. She was employed by and retired from Norfolk Public Schools.
Elizabeth received Christ at an early age at her home in Thaxton Virginia and later joining First
Calvary Baptist Church under the late pastor Revend C.E. Griffin. She previously served on Female Usher Board 2 until her health no longer allowed her too. She was also a former member of the United Order of Tents. Elizabeth enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memories her daughters: Evelyn Clapp Williams, Tara E. Clapp and sons: Alvin C. Clapp and Mitchell A. Clapp, her brother: Claude (Carolyn) Hobson of Montvale, Virginia, and sister in-law Kathleen Hobson of Montvale, Virginia, daughter in-law, Shirlene Clapp and grandchildren: Denita Barber, Nathaniel Clapp, Brittnee Williams, Tenisha Graham, Shawnmeka, Graham, Keosha Brown, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Her longtime friends Mary Rivers and Betty King.
The family would like to thank Ms. Shuron Poteat from One Accord Home Health and Ms. Danyell Taylor (CNA) who had been her nurse 6 years.