Daughter of Edward McKinley Clarkson, Jr. and Ruth Sanders Smith. She graduated from Columbus State College with an Associates Degree in 1985. She worked as an Interpreter in American Sign Language (ASL) for the Columbus City School District, excelling as the top interpreter in her field. Her success landed her several positions ranging from interpreting for city officials to prisoners in jail. She was the first ASL interpreter for the city's annual Martin Luther King Day celebration, interpreting for actors and actresses, government officials, and sports figures who participated in the event. After retiring from the school district, she continued to teach ASL upon request to banking personnel, post office workers, and even young children with an interest. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, James Paul Sanders and Margaret Sanders Gale, Edward McKinley Clarkson Sr. and Myrtle Mattox Clarkson; and sister, Crystal Moore. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Glen Austin; children Monique "Nikki" RaShawnda Jennings and Ivan Laron Jennings; siblings, Lloyd (Susan) Moore, Christelle Windham, Juanita Moore; special niece, LaToya Moore; and nephew, Brandon Moore.
Daughter of Edward McKinley Clarkson, Jr. and Ruth Sanders Smith. She graduated from Columbus State College with an Associates Degree in 1985. She worked as an Interpreter in American Sign Language (ASL) for the Columbus City School District, excelling as the top interpreter in her field. Her success landed her several positions ranging from interpreting for city officials to prisoners in jail. She was the first ASL interpreter for the city's annual Martin Luther King Day celebration, interpreting for actors and actresses, government officials, and sports figures who participated in the event. After retiring from the school district, she continued to teach ASL upon request to banking personnel, post office workers, and even young children with an interest. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, James Paul Sanders and Margaret Sanders Gale, Edward McKinley Clarkson Sr. and Myrtle Mattox Clarkson; and sister, Crystal Moore. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Glen Austin; children Monique "Nikki" RaShawnda Jennings and Ivan Laron Jennings; siblings, Lloyd (Susan) Moore, Christelle Windham, Juanita Moore; special niece, LaToya Moore; and nephew, Brandon Moore.
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