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Sallie Clark Obituary

On Thursday, January 8, 2015, Sallie Marie Clark received eternal rest and peace at Barne Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was blessed with with sixty years. Sallie was preceeded in death by her parents and one sister, Lorraine Clark.
Sallie Marie Clark was born on December 2, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to LeeEtta P. Spiller and James Clark. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Joy Baptist Church. Sallie later joined Christ Southern Mission Church in St. Louis Missouri. She completed her Bachelor and Master degrees in Education at Southern Illinois University -Edwardsville.
Ms. Clark was an educator for over 35 years, starting in Granite City, Illinois immediately after graduating from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. She later continued her passion for teaching with the Edwardsville School District, and later retired from Liberty Middle School in May 2014.
Ms. Clark's passion was teaching and mentoring her students as well as her own nieces and nephews. That passion showed through her affIliation with NAACP and the Lincoln School Alumni Association. Sallie worked numerous hour in the background promoting many of our local programs that affected the youths in our community.
Ms. Clark also wore many hats as she served on many local and state committees. Sallie, was President of Edwardsville Education Association, Regional Chairperson - IEA, Director of NEA and Board of Director IEA and NEA.
Through out the years Sallie was passionate about singing you could hear the sweetness of her voice while she worked or just around the house. She was part of several choirs in the area, but one that was very dear to her heart was the Al Lewis and the All God's Children choir.
Surviving to cherish her precious memories are seven siblings, Karen "Susie" (Samuel) Geary, Allen (Phyllis) Spiller, Ruby Jean Collins, Gwendolyn Faye Clark, James Edward (Tammy) Clark, Altha "Alfie" Marie (Glenn) Williams, Gerald Spiller, and one step sister, Linda Hornberger. Twenty-one nieces and nephews, several god children, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family members and friends.
Visitation Saturday January 17, 2015 family hour at 9:00 a.m.until public viewing from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m.at St. John's Methodist Church 7372 Marine Road, Edwardsville, IL
Pastor Cheryl Palmer will conduct the services with Bishop Jack Towsend serving as Eulogist.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Published by Edwardsville Intelligencer from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Sallie Clark

18 Entries

kyle ahart

January 23, 2015

Until we meet again, a job well done

Dean Wells

January 22, 2015

To The Family of Sallie Clark:

Erna Dean

January 21, 2015

Very sad to hear of her passing. Sallie not only was a cousin but I also had the privilege of working with her in the Edwardsville district Peace journey Sallie.

Rodney Harris

January 18, 2015

This is such a sad time. Sallie was one of the nicest people I knew. My prayers and condolences go out to the family.

MIKE & MONIQUE BENDER

January 17, 2015

I am deeply saddened by this news. I am thankful & blessed that I was given the chance & honor to have you as my teacher. the district has big shoes to fill now that you arnt their. I am thankful for the short conversation we had in these final days. you will be greatly missed & never forgotten. rip & fly with the angels on your next journey. thank you for everything & good advice.

Lois Cox - Mandrell

January 17, 2015

Growing up next door when we were in grade school, I came to know and love Sallie. Life took us in different directions, but I'd see her sporadically over the years and it was always a great reunion. She was always such a kind, loving and positive person. God's blessings to you Sallie, and prayers and love to all the Clark and Spiller families.

Bill Agles

January 17, 2015

I never knew her as a teacher, but I was fortunate to know her as a person. Ms. Clark was a great lady and always smiling. Farewell to yet another very important and beautiful people from the Edwardsville that I remember living in.

pam dillon

January 16, 2015

To the family of Sallie- I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I was one of Sallies assistants and I learned so much from her. She became a very good friend as well. I miss her a lot in the classroom. She was a very special person. She was a blessing in my life.
Pam Dillon

Stancey Granger

January 16, 2015

Sally was an advocate for students, teachers, and our school district. She knew what was right, good, and fair. Sally was indeed a professional in her field and an extremely talented teacher. She was a loving family member, as I have heard proud comments about her family often. Sallie loved music of all kinds and was fun to be with. She was a good Christian person and it shined through in her actions. I feel so blessed to have known Sallie and to be able to call her friend. We'll miss you girl!

Carisa

January 16, 2015

Much love and prayers to the family!!!! ??????

Anita Madison Terry

January 16, 2015

I knew Sallie from grade school. Whenever we would run into each other we would always hug and catch up. It has been a few years since I have seen her; I am saddened to see that she has left but will always be in my memory as my friend that always had a kind word for everyone and a smile that could only make you happier when you saw her. My thoughts go to her family at this time. The world was a better place because of you, Sallie.

I. Mezzano

January 16, 2015

To the family, you have my sympathy, Sallie was a dedicated colleague.

Josephine Cooper Gillard

January 16, 2015

Dear Sallie: I just can't believe that you are gone from
us so soon, but I know and truly believe that our God needed you now, so I will not
question God's work. When we last talked I never thought I would not see you again.
You were always here for your
Zanesville, Ohio, Family.
Sallie you were so soft spoken,
but we all knew when you were really sincere. We all were so
proud of you completing your education, you were so talent
in so many ways, what a beautiful voice. I will never forget you and this love will last forever, until we meet again, my angel!!
To God Be The Glory For All The Things He Has Done!!!!
Love you Family, Stay Strong.
Cousin Josephine Cooper Gillard,1644 Norwood Blvd.,
Zanesville, Ohio 43701

Kay Brumitt

January 16, 2015

I was so sad to hear about Sallie, what a great person and a special teacher. I met her through Special Olympics, and later was a teacher to my son Chad at the Edwardsville Jr. High, I learned to get to know her when I worked at the Jr. High as a custodian. Always had a smile and always would say hello to me even if she was talking to some one else. I will miss her kindness and her helpfulness through my sons special education years.

Linda Malone

January 16, 2015

I already miss you Sallie. I go to the phone to call you and then I remember. Thank you, Sallie for being my friend.

Ida Lacy

January 15, 2015

Sallie was taken from us too soon for me to be able to say goodbye. But I will remember her for the champion she was for children, for her hard work and belief in the educational system, and for her willingness to get involved and improve our world. Sallie, I am proud to say that I knew you.

Nanette Traband

January 15, 2015

Sallie was such a sweet and giving person always! I have known her since junior high and graduated with her in 1973. When I worked with the teachers in times when strikes were completely valid and necessary, she had a presence as president of the EEA that was commanding with compassion for the people she represented. Her resignation left a vacancy that has yet to be matched. My friends who taught with her reinforced her goodness and what a wonderful teacher she was. I will miss her!

January 15, 2015

I have an empty space in my heart. I am praying with you thru this difficult time. Much love to you all. Lynn jackson Engbretson

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