Elsie Marie Clark, 105 of Black Rock, died April 1, 2024, in the St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born March 21, 1919, in Alicia; daughter of Arthur Ezekiel and Pearl Decker Williams. She was united in marriage to Ray Clark on November 15, 1941. Elsie was a homemaker, loving wife, and great mother. She enjoyed reading and solving word searches. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray; three grandsons, Russell, Dalton, and Dominick; three brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include her five children, Larry (Judy) Clark of Jonesboro, Gaylon Clark of Lake City, James Eldon (Florence) Clark of Anamosa, IA, Diane Moore of Black Rock, and Ricky (Karen) Clark of Jonesboro; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. 

Funeral service will be Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 1 P.M. in the Bryan Chapel with Ricky and James Eldon Clark officiating. Pallbearers will be Nick Snearly, Mark Mills, Jason Huffmaster, Gary, Justin, and Allen Clark. Interment will follow in the Swifton Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Thursday from 11 A.M. till 1 P.M.