Dr. Carnecia Clark, age 64 of Gary, IN, departed this life on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. She was born February 23, 1952 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Howard and Gussie (Vandiver) Clark. Dr. Carnecia Clark affectionately known as "Connie" accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Pulaski Middle school and was a 1970 graduate of Roosevelt High School. She attended and graduated from Wilberforce University, OH where she earned a Bachelors Degree. Later in life she earned a Masters Degree in Psychology from Valparaiso University and a second Masters Degree from IUPUI in Social Work. In 2008 she matriculated a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University, Chicago. Dr. Clark was an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Northwest and at the time of her death a Social Worker with the Gary Community School Corporation where she was employed for over 20 years. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and an active member of St. Luke AME Zion church. Connie enjoyed singing and was a member of SWV (Saints With A Vision), Voices of Love and Born to Die choir. She was the 1st runner up of the Miss Black Indiana pageant in the early 70's. Connie is preceded in death by mother and father Howard Clark and Gussie Fornteze, maternal grandparents, Janie Vandiver Jackson and John Henry, paternal grandparents, Eva Mae Thomas and Howard Clark, Sr. and Godson Johnny Gray . Left to cherish her memories: Goddaughter, Carnecia Whiteside of Gary, IN, special cousin Darline (Frank) Curtis of Ypsilanti, MI, God grandson, Carlos Walker II of Xenia, Ohio Godsons, Jeff Swargerty (Jennifer) of St. Paul, MN and Kyler Clark of Elkhart, IN and longtime friend Jacquis Sistrunk of Gary, IN and a host other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be will be held at 11:00am, Friday, April 22, 2016 at St. Luke AME Zion, 1300 Jackson Street Gary, IN 46407 with Pastor Donald James, officiating. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery. A visitation will be held 9:00am-11:00am, April 22, 2016 at the church. Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony will be held at 10:00am.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Carnecia Clark

22 Entries

Gavin Mariano

November 18, 2017

Dr. Clark was both my instructor at Indiana University, and my field supervisor for an internship at Glen Park Academy in Gary. I was devastated when I only learned about her deaths many months later. She was ill, but still attended my commencement at the Genesis Center in May 2014. She was powerful person with amazing doctoral training that made her one of the best people whom I had ever interacted in the domain of social work. I recall E-mailing and calling her to no avail months before she passed away. I assumed she was busy. I want her entire family to know that I will cherish her memory and all of the important wisdom and knowledge she impressed upon me. Thank you, Dr. Clark. I hope you're proud of me.

Nicole Bradley

August 17, 2016

So sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Clark. I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Clark and sometimes after work we would just chat and chat about life and the world. I would often see her out and about after we moved on to various schools and we would chat and chat. I will cherish the times we chatted.

Terri Kilbane

May 4, 2016

So sorry to hear about the loss of one of our alums. I taught Carnecia research in the PhD Program in a cohort group of nearly 10 women. What a sweet woman who left us way too early. She touched so many lives. May God look over her family.

Annie Miles

April 24, 2016

So sorry you're gone, Carnecia. You went too soon!

I'll miss you, deeply. Have a peaceful sleep.

Barbara Arbuckle

April 23, 2016

Thank you God for giving Connie and all her gifts to this world. Thank you Connie for giving your friendship to me.

Dorothy Hunter

April 22, 2016

To the family of Dr. Clark, she was one of my professors when I was in grad school at IUN.We kept in contact via Linkedin. What a great woman and social worker, who was willing to help people whenever needed.

Eileen Banks

April 22, 2016

May she rest in peace. What a gifted person. She will be missed. Prayers being sent to her family.

Qiana Jones

April 22, 2016

Dr. CLARK
I cant begin to say how much you touched my life and my heart. I am still lost for words. After working with you and Dr. Travis at Human Beginings you came back in my life at Glen Park Academy. You always had a hug for me and always told me how proud I made you. The day that i came to the Pride Program I was looking for you, and they told me. I was broken, but you would tell me not to cry and be strong because you are in a better place. I love you dearly. Heaven has gained an angel.

Jeana Payne

April 22, 2016

My condolences to Connie's family. She will be missed.

April 21, 2016

Wow Wow! Carnecia was an AWESOME Woman! We sang together in SWV and she was always a joy to be around! Rest On My Sister no more pain!

joyce pompey

April 21, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Denise Lee

April 21, 2016

Praying for your family will miss seeing you at our class reunions. So glad I got a chance to spend time together last summer at our 45th class reunion. RIH Connie!

Ozella Kelley

April 20, 2016

To the Family and Carnecia Whiteside,

My prayers are with each of you. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I am sorry for your loss.

Ozella Kelley

Amber Adkins

April 20, 2016

Dr. Clark was my field supervisor during my practicum at IUN for Grad School. My heart goes out to the family. She was a true social worker and provided great insight to the importance of school social work.

April 20, 2016

To the family of Dr Clark , I extend my deepest condolence to your family ! hold on to gods unchanging hands ! ( Ernestine Strickland -Gary In )

Karen Nixon

April 20, 2016

My sincerest condolences to Soror Connie's family. What an incredible woman. She will be missed.

Sharon Drain

April 20, 2016

Condolences to the family of Connie she had beautiful voice.

Soror Kenyetta Elise Neal

April 20, 2016

Prayers and blessings to the family of Soror Dr. Carnecia Clark..A great woman has left behind a great legacy and will be sorely missed. Heaven has received another angel..another Ivy beyond the wall....

April 20, 2016

To my Mentor, Colleague,m Professor, and most of all my Personal friend. Dr. Clark Thank-You for allowing me to complete my School Social Work Internship with you at Glen Park Academy. You were always there for me in my work life as well as my Personal life. Words can not express how much I will miss being able to call you when I have a question about work and about my personal life. I am thankful for the wonderful memories I have of you and you will never be forgotten. You were one of a kind.
Rest in Peace. Love you. Sandra R. Porter

Cassandria Williamson

April 20, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

Evar Whiteside

April 20, 2016

Love you TT Connie you will be missed .... Dearly Thank you for being a real blessing in all the lives you've touch .. I will always remember you telling me years ago Sing from the Gut Evar. :(
Sincerely Evar Whitrside Jr.

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