KEYSVILLE, Feb. 21 – Rachel Arlene Clarke, 73, of Keysville, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in Farmville.

She is survived by a brother, Kenneth G. Clark of Farmville; nephew, Kevin Clark and wife, Sherry and great-niece, Jenna Clark all of Prospect; and lots of aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dudley and Johanna Clark and a sister-in-law, Ann H. Clark.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 24 at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville, with interment to follow in the Meherrin Baptist Church Cemetery, Meherrin.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 23 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Contributions may be made to the Charlotte County Rescue Squad, The American Cancer Society or to your favorite charity.

The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville, is in charge of arrangements.