Mrs. Gayle Clark

Feb 9th, 1922 - Sep 1st, 2013
5 Guests

Visitation:

Fri, Sep. 6th, 2013 5 - 9 p.m.

Service:

Sat, Sep. 7th, 2013 11 a.m.

Burial:

Sat, Sep. 7th, 2013 12 p.m.

Mrs. Gayle Clark, 91, of Pittsburg, went to be with the Lord at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2013, at her home surrounded by family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at Oasis Community Church of the Nazarene, 2101 McHaney Road, Harrisburg, Illinois at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013, with Dr. James Flanagan officiating, assisted by Rev. Bryant Harris, Dr. Brent Clark and the Rev. Gary Clark. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home from 5 – 9 p.m. Friday and again from 10 – 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Oasis Community Church of the Nazarene Landscaping Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church.

Mrs. Clark was born February 9, 1922, in Corinth, Illinois to Guy E. Roberts and Vernia (McCain) Roberts. She was married to Rev. Vernell Clark on May 14, 1944, at Zion Methodist Church in Corinth, Illinois.

She is survived by one son, Rev. Gary Clark and wife Peggy of Pittsburg, IL; a daughter Nancy Clark Wells and husband Rev. Gene Wells of Somerset, KY; five grandchildren, Dr. Brent Clark and wife Kathy of Pittsburg, Andrea Clark Harris and husband Rev. Bryant Harris of Sesser, IL; Gregory Wells and wife Andrea of Science Hill, KY; Sarah Wells Webb and husband Kevin of Chattanooga, TN; Justin Wells and wife Angie of St. Louis, MO; and seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Emery Roberts, two sisters, Juanita Roberts and Glorine Livingston, and her husband, the late Rev. Vernell Clark.

Mrs. Clark was a devoted pastor’s wife for over 60 years of ministry, a loving kindhearted mother, and a wonderful homemaker. One eternity will reflect the many lives that were touched by her Godly influence.

 

5 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Paula Stephens Hargrave

    From: Bloomington, Illinois

    Date: September 4, 2013

    Gary & Family,
    I feel saddened to think another one of Corinth’s founders is gone; but the memories of all of them have left a legacy never to be forgotten.

    Paula (Roy Newman’s Grandaughter)

  • Guest: Bob and Nora Browning

    From: West Frankfort, Illinois

    Date: September 4, 2013

    Praying for your family Your mother was a great example of what a wife mother and pastors wife should be we love your family very much may God bless and comfort your families

  • Guest: Brandi Sauls Emmerson

    From: New Haven , Illinois

    Date: September 6, 2013

    So sorry for your loss, I am Rick Sauls’ daughter from Omaha Il and you and your family were always such an inspriation to me and my family as we were growing up. Although, we will be laying my Uncle Bob Sauls to rest at the same time as you do your mother, I hope that, if only for a moment we may swing by the funeral home, if only to say Hello. You are wonderful people and I am sure your mother is greatly missed, as is mine. GOD speed in healing your hearts from your loss. Your Omaha family is always a call away if you ever need anything.

  • Guest: Philip & Melanie Hock & Shannon Hock Peetz

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: September 7, 2013

    Gayle was one the most kind and loving Christian ladies we have ever known, but more dearly to us, she was a loving friend. She will be greatly missed. We share in your grief today, but rejoice that her journey here has brought her to the land of eternal joy!

    Deepest sympathy,

    The Philip Hock family

  • Guest: Mike & Bonnie Darter

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: September 8, 2013

    Gary & family, Sorry about the loss of you Mother.
    She was a precious lady. I remember her for many years. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.