Ebony Denise Clark was born in Washington, D.C. on June 2nd, 1979 to Darryl and the late, Judith Clark. She was raised by her father, Darryl and mother, Rosa Clark. Ebony was baptized in Pilgrim A.M.E. Church as an infant and has been a member of the church her entire life. Ebony loved her church family and was blessed to have had great spiritual mentors. As a youth in the Church, she served as an acolyte, sang in the youth choir, served on the junior usher board, was a member of the YPD organization and attended Sunday school on a regular basis. As a child she liked to read and play games. Ebony attended Nannie Helen Burroughs Elementary and St. Benedict Moore Junior High schools. She graduated valedictorian from both schools. She attended Bishop McNamara High School. At McNamara, she was Vice President of the youth church group, a member of the debate and speech clubs and played soccer. She graduated with honors and is listed in the "Who's Who Among America High School Students." After high school, Ebony attended Towson University where she majored in communications. Ebony was employed by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies as a Development Certification Specialist. At work she was well respected and enjoyed her work. Ebony had many hobbies. She loved to cook. She had a special "mac and cheese" recipe. She enjoyed making jewelry, knitting and decorating; she loved organizing and helping people. Ebony loved her family. She is remembered as being extremely intelligent and fun loving. Ebony wrote the family newsletter, helped to organize the family reunions, remembered everyone's birthday, mailed cards, kept family pictures and could get family members to do almost any task. She loved her family but her greatest love was her son. Her son was the love of her life. Ebony leaves to cherish her memories: her son, Santae Jude Tribble and his father, Santae A. Tribble; her parents, Darryl and Rosa Clark; two brothers, Melvin wife, Stephon Glascoe and Eric Collins; two sisters, Shontelle Pacheli and Lucreshia Glascoe; Godson Yolante Armstrong; her adopted sister: Yolanda Armstrong; God parents - Shirley Wimbish and Floyd Scott; four uncles: Jamison Marife Clark, Victor Vanessa Clark, Johnathan Traci Clark, Rogerick Carla Clark; two aunts: Mary Williams and Connie Clark; one great-great aunt: Amelia Bell and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family members and friends.