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Twinkle Jean was born on July 6, 1947 in Morganton, North Carolina to the late Augustus Harbison and Sarah Elizabeth Grimes-Harbison.
Twinkle attended Morganton High School. As a young adult, Twinkle enjoyed playing softball, sang in the church choir and was a member of the women’s missionary association. She spent the bulk of her working career as a CNA. She loved to wear hats and pocketbooks. Lastly, she enjoyed listening to music, two of her favorite songs were “Boots on the Ground and Hell to the Naw Naw.”
Twinkle is survived by her daughters LaVonda Tucker-Jackson (Charles), Nichelle E. Tucker, son Johnny "JB" Jerome Tucker; sister Carolyn “Snap” Harbison and grandchildren DeLaVonta Gregory (Travis), LaShaye Tucker, LaTia Tucker, Lionel Tucker, Jae Wright, Christopher Spidell, Lyric Kirby (Hunter); Loving friend Chrystal Clark as well as a number of great grandchildren, neices, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents, Twinkle was preceded in death by her husband Henry Clark, three brothers:
Steven “Bull” Harbison, Robert Lee Harbison and Charles “Baby Snal” Harbison.
A celebration of Twinkle’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Gaston Chapel AME Church, 102 Bouchelle Street, Morganton, NC. The family will receive friend 30 min prior to the service starting at 12:30 p.m.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Family you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one, Mrs. Twinkle Clark. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She will be remembered for wearing the stylish hats and kind words she would express at times. Thank God for the help she gave to cousin Carl, whether it was cooking a meal or checking his vitals. It is well!
I will miss my cuz we worked together as CNA at Britthaven. She will be missed but her memories will be for every in everyone heart that knew and loved her. My we see each other again and rest will until that day i see your smiling face again my dear sweet cuz love you
My classmate, my neighbor, my friend. Twinkle’s smile was infectious and her laugh was engaging. But it was her heart that was the draw for me. Her heart was gold and when she befriended you, you were indeed captured in a true and lasting bond. And while I’ve been away from Morganton for 56 years, when I visited it was always as if we had never parted. Twinkle was always true to herself and those she loved. May God welcome her into His Kingdom and may her family receive His Peace and Comfort in this season. With Respect and Heartfelt Love Eddie O’Neil
Sending heartfelt condolences to the Harbison Family during this difficult time♥️♥️ Rest In Paradise Peace, Twinkle. We Love You♥️🙏🏾. -The Hawkins Family
So sorry to here this, I saw Twinkle about 8 months ago at the Dr office, she immediately said Hey wait what's your name, l knew exactly who she was by that beautiful smile....RIP MY FRIEND...
My most sincere condolences to Twinkle's family. She and I were classmates from elementary through highschool. We teased each other about silly things that happened in school. She had a good sense of humor and was a very friendly person. May God bless each of you during this most difficult time in your lives with strength, comfort and peace.
I worked with Twinkle back in the early 80's. We worked hard as CNA'S. She trained me and was a great mentor. I have thought of her so often. Such a fine, funny and sweet lady. Prayers to the family and friends
Twinkle was a very sweet lady. She will be missed by all that knew her.