Mary Alice Pina, 90, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on December 4, 2014. She was the widow of Anthony Pina, Sr.
Born in Troy, AL, May 2, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Clark, Sr. and Levada Clark.
Mrs. Pina is survived by sons, Samuel (Barbara) and Lawrence Phillips and Frank and Arthur (Dorecier) Pina; daughters, Alice Smith, Alma Greene, Rosemary Bragg, Palmira Shelton; Maxine Pina and Linda Pina-Morris; a brother, Calvin Clark, Jr.; sisters, Florine Owens, Emma Nell Frizzle, Yvonne Kelly and Willie Pearl Ligon; 35 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by a son, Anthony Pina, Jr.; brother, Milous Clark; and sisters, Eunice Tate, Viola Wheeler, Annie Ruth Owens and Lois Townsend.
A celebration of Mrs. Pina’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 11:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Viewing will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Burial will be private. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com
This was a great lady who raised wonderful children and grandchildren. She had a long run and will be missed. To all her kids and grandkids. Live on in her memory and continue the good work she did while here on earth. You all are from good stock and deeply rooted in the rich Alabama soil that produced your mom and grandmother. This same soil produced Coretta Scott King and Rosa Parks so you know what you have to do. God bless. Step it up. You are in charge now Max.