Treasure Beach Forum: March 2006: Miss Aletha Clarke (Miss Leitha)

March 2006: Miss Aletha Clarke (Miss Leitha)

Treasure Beach Forum: Profile: March 2006: Miss Aletha Clarke (Miss Leitha)

By TBNet on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 09:31 am: Edit Post

This month we will look at Aletha Clarke, otherwise known as Leitha (pronounced Leeta). She was born in the district of Billy's Bay on March 14, 1933. Her parents were Alva and Almena Clarke. This is a remarkable woman who has not only lived in Jamaica but England as well. She can now be regarded as a returning resident to the land of her birth.

Miss Leitha as we call her, loves the colours pink, red, and white and her favourite food is curry goat and roti. She recalls the days when she was growing up with ten brothers and three sisters in the family. They had to work very hard. They had no running water so they had to carrry water from the well for miles on their heads. This they had to do every morning before going to school. They had no liight so they had to read at nights using the good old "home sweet home" lamps. Children she said had to have manners to everyone both young and old. Although there were no street lights they could walk at nights without fear.

She attended the Sandy Bank Elementary School along with her brothers and sisters and her favourite teacher was Mrs. Daisy Smith known as Miss P.T.

There has been much improvement to the community in terms of running water, and although the roads need repairs, it is better now than it was then. Her greatest desire is to see people showing more love and kindness towards each other instead of love for material things. People need to fear God more and love God and in so doing life would be worth living. She feels that if we love each other more and be kinder to each other then our country would be a better place. "Parents", she said, "should take more interest in their children. Young people should listen more to older people, go to church and really praise God and read their Bible everyday. Pray and ask God for guidance."

I really enjoyed talking to this citizen of Treasure Beach.

This profile was written by the following Sandy Bank Primary School student:
student

Student:	Kedesha Watson
Age:	11
Grade:	6
Wants to be:	I would like to become an artist.

Please add your comments or messages for Miss Leitha below:

By Jenni Reid on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 04:27 pm: Edit Post

Hello Miss Leitha!
It's so nice to see your smiling face on here this month! I am freezing over here in Vermont and wishing I was there, walking up the road past your beautiful yard. It couldn't be more perfect that some of your gorgeous flowers are peeking their faces in the photo too!
We would all do well to follow the advice you gave Kedesha. Wouldn't life be sweet then?
Sending my best wishes to you. Hope to see you before too long!
Love,
Jenni Reid (Joska's wife)

By MONIPENI on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 06:15 pm: Edit Post

WELL DARLING IT IS INDEED A PLEASURE TO SEE YOU PROFILED ,STILL REMEMBERING OUR LITTLE CHT IN NOVEMBER ,SEE YOU SOON IN MAY.
LOVE ZADIE

By Marie on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 06:57 pm: Edit Post

I wonder if this is the same Kadesha I met a few years ago in Billy's Bay (around Irie Rest).

If it is, she has grown up so much ! You look lovely and you write VERY well!

By ANGELLA on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 07:19 pm: Edit Post

THIS SO NICE TO SEE YOUR BEAHTIFUL FACE IT BEEN SO LONG BUT GUESS WHAT YOU STILL LOOK THE SAME TO ME KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WHAT EVER IT IS THAT YOU OR TO KEEP SO SO YOUNG YOU LOOK GOOD
MUCH LOVE FROM ANGELLA YOUR COUSIN

By Lola NY on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 12:35 pm: Edit Post

I am so happy to see your picture on the web. Girl you look so good, i always ask Carmen for you. Your plants look so nice. Best wishes.

By Sue on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 09:57 am: Edit Post

I think there's been a mix-up in pictures, for as beautiful as the girl in the picture above is, she isn't Kedesha Watson of Billy's Bay, unless my eyes deceive me. However, Kedesha did tell me just last evening that she did an interview with Miss Leitha(Leeta)Clarke so I am looking forward to congratulating Kedesha on her fine writing when she gets home from school today. Please double check the picture. Thanks.

By Rebecca on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 03:51 pm: Edit Post

Thanks for pointing out the mistake, Sue. Its fixed now.

Sorry, Kedesha

By jamaicangirl on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 05:04 pm: Edit Post

Hey Miss Leeta it is so good to see you as Profile of the Month. You was always an inspiration to me and that i will never forget. Seems like you are getting younger and not older. Anyway look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless You....

By Kay Moxam on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 01:05 pm: Edit Post

Hello Miss Leitha, A more deserving candidate could not have been choosen, you look great keep smiling, keep shining, I never forget growing up as a little girl how kind and warm you were to me, my mom (Mazie) always speaks highly of you and all your siblings for that matter. I always remember you calling me Mrs Huxtable.
take care of yourself, and keep well.

By greenlily on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 11:06 pm: Edit Post

hi sta leeta. it was a great pleasure to see you as profiled of the month. you are great person well you are to me you are my hero.i will never forget sep 28 1994 when my son took sick you were on your way from black river.and you just turn right around and take over from me. and for that sta leitha i can never forget you.you were there for me when i needed you and you were aways there form me giving good advice. i miss you in dec, but if its god will i see you next year love you alot. stay well you look great.love from moreen& family...

By delphie e on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 02:43 pm: Edit Post

dear leeta i wish you well as profile of the month good seen you.you look so nice as always.i will see you soon.

By clarke on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 03:07 pm: Edit Post

Hi miss leeta its nice to see a wonderful person such as your self just keep smiling and shining.from lennox clarke esmie and daniel clarke son noxie brother

By SusiPdR on Friday, April 07, 2006 - 01:31 pm: Edit Post

wow, Kadesha... well done... and it�s NICE to see you on the net....

By Jean MD USA on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 12:35 am: Edit Post

Hl Cuz.
Nice to see your profile,I havent been on this web site for sometime but better late than never.Keep that beautiful smile.God bless you always.
Love always.
cuz Jean MD USA.

By Kitty Reynolds\Myers on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 06:28 pm: Edit Post

Leitha,It is so good to see you on the on the web.You look great. May God continue to bless and keep you in His love and care.

By Dian Leslie Best on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 11:11 am: Edit Post

Hi Aunt Leta, happy belated b.day i will catch to it later in the year i promise.It has been seven years. You still look lovely for your age aunty. And your garden, wow. Dian wouldnt be the woman she is to day if it was nt for people like you, with a warm heart and caring arms. You are one of the only senior citizens in treasure who really deserve respect. The only one who stands up for what is right. Even when you get upset about someone who did wrong you still forgive them. You truly have Gods blessings and my thanks. Dian.

By VELROSE WIGGAN - AFFLICK on Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 10:06 am: Edit Post

HI LEITHA,WHATS UP,ITS GOOD TO SEE U SMILING,I REMEMBER OUR DAYS AT THE WOMEN'S GROUP.THE JOKES WE SHARE AND LAUGHTER.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER U.HOPING TO SEE U ONE DAY.

By Betty Stewart on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 11:31 am: Edit Post

Hi aunt Letha, how are you doing? happy to see you on profle this is ketty's daughter your cousin Betty can you please get in touch with me

Love

Betty

By Donna Clarke on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 01:47 pm: Edit Post

Dear Betty, Aunt Letha passed away in november 09 x

By helping on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 12:32 pm: Edit Post

Sorry,but miss lieta gone on to be with lord.