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Carol Clark Obituary
Carol Ann Clark, 88, of Elkhart transitioned into Heaven on March 9, 2023, with her family by her side. Carol was born on Dec. 1, 1934, to Fred W. and Anna I. Erb in Elkhart. She married the love of her life, William "Bill" Clark, on April 7, 1956, at the Nazarene Church in Elkhart.
Carol graduated from Elkhart Central High School, Class of 1952. She retired from Bethel Book store after 18 years of service. She and her husband are members of Light & Life Free Methodist Church in Lakeland, Florida. Carol was always up for any type of table games such as Dominos or Dutch Blitz. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing cross stich. Her favorite time was the time she spent with her family and friends.
Carol is survived by her husband of 66 years, Bill Clark; their children, Julie (Jon) Hunt of Newark, Ohio, Diane (Jim) Bradley of Bristol, Indiana, Randall "Randy" (Ronda) Clark of Goshen, Indiana, and Roger Clark of Goshen, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; nine step-great grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her half-brother Fred C. Erb and her infant twin brothers.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514. Celebration of Life service for Carol will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at Beulah Missionary Church, 57595 Old County Road 17, Goshen, IN 46528 with visitation one hour before services at the church. Burial will be private at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations in memory of Carol may be made to Gideons International, www.gideons.org/donate, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.
Online condolences may be made to the Clark family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com.
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Wayne Lovett
April 12, 2023
We were friends with Bill & Carol for 25 yrs, Good Memories.
Vickie Stebleton
March 17, 2023
Oh Carol, how Heaven must be rejoicing. You have touched so many life´s. Lifting your family up in prayer. You will be so missed. The Stebleton´s
Vi. McAboy
March 15, 2023
Carol was always so kind and friendly. A special memory I have of Carol is from several years ago. We were at Golden Living Camp at Covenant Hills Camp. I had recently had heart surgery and we were both trying to walk for exercise and strength so we walked together and had a good visit. She will be missed. Vi McAboy
Elizabeth Guyer
March 15, 2023
A beautiful friend with always a smile and welcome. She loved and shared those joys so bountifully. I have many great memories of being in her home both Florida and in Indiana. she was a gracious Lady serving her Lord and Savior.
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Sherry LaBrie
March 15, 2023
I will miss Carol's sweet spirit and gentle smile. I always enjoyed the music she and Bill made together. You are all in our prayers. Love, Sherry and Tom LaBrie
Richard and Eleanor Trice
March 14, 2023
Always kind and gracious, we enjoyed two Bible studies with this dear lady here at Light and Life Park. Always wise, encouraging, and supportive, we will miss Carol so much. May God grant Bill and all the family the comfort of His Holy Spirit and the sure knowledge of reunion.
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