Marcia Mae Clark Obituary (1926 - 2013)

Marcia Mae Clark age 87 passed away peacefully on Monday December 2, 2013 at her home on the farm in Durand Ill. where she and Truman raised their 4 children Phyllis, Dale, Diane and George. Marcia was born on October 24, 1926 in Rockford Ill. to Parents George and DeEtte Johns. Marcia was 1 of 6 children. She grew up a farm girl and graduated from West High School in 1945. On March 6, 1949 Marcia married her love Truman Clark. Marcia loved and lived the Farm life with Truman and her children. She was a member of the choir at Durand United Methodist Church where her vocals soared not to mention the many times she would break out into song just in conversation. She was involved with Eastern Star and Jolly 31. She also had fun with her bowling league back in the day. Most of all Marcia loved her family. She would always say “Be sure to take good care of your Family.” Survivors include her Children Phyllis Clark, Dale (Margaret) Clark, Diane (John) Harris and George Clark. Her GrandChildren Renee Squires, Emilie (Jon) Traynere, Dayna (Patrick) Carlson, Adam Clark and Amber Clark. Her Great-GrandChildren Shawn and Lauren Squires and Tristin Carlson. Her Brothers Daniel and David Johns. Predeceased by Parents George and DeEtte( Folsom) Johns, Husband Truman Clark, Brother Drewer Johns and Sisters Shirley and Phyllis Arne. Funeral ceremony to be held at 11:30 am Saturday December 7, 2013 in McCorkle Funeral Home 101 Main St. Durand, IL with Reverend Brian Channel of the Durand United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Durand Township Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 am to time of ceremony Saturday. Memorials may be sent to VNA Hospice 4223 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 or St. Jude’s Children Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 .