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Oct
9
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
OneChurch at Pleasantview
1335 North Buckner Street, Derby, KS 67037
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Darlene Clark Obituary
Darlene Sue Clark, 86, of Derby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1939, in Augusta, Kansas, and spent her life surrounded by family and friends.
Darlene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Robert (Bob) Clark, and her parents, Keith W. (Bill) and Georgia League. She was a devoted mother to Cyndy Clark, Roger (Janet) Clark, Robbin Thomas (Wilbur Koehler), and Ginger (Tom) Wise. She was a proud grandmother to eight grandchildren, a loving great-grandmother to 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Darlene found joy in gardening, bird watching, and shopping with her friends and coveted time with her family. Her spunky spirit, kind heart, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Visitation will be held at Smith Mortuary in Derby on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 10:30 AM at OneChurch at Pleasantview, located at 1335 N Buckner St., Derby, KS.
Memorials have been established with the Alzheimer's Association, and with Beauties & Beasts.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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Oct
9
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
OneChurch at Pleasantview
1335 North Buckner Street, Derby, KS 67037
Send FlowersServices provided by
Smith Mortuary - Derby ChapelOnly 11 hours left for delivery to next service.