Elsie Clark Obituary
Elsie Lynn Clark (nee Miller), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Donald Clark; devoted daughter of the late Fred and Lucille Miller; dear sister of Vendia (the late Arthur) Coder and Violet Dee (the late Thomas) Hays; cherished aunt of Brian (Kim) Coder, Wesley (Beki) Coder, Petrece (Dion) Metz, Cindy Hays, and Kim Hays; and a loving great aunt.
Elsie was a dedicated teacher for over 30 years, spending much of her career teaching 3rd grade, a role she truly loved. She had a generous and compassionate heart, often expressed through her passion for quilting, having made hundreds of quilts for homeless individuals. Elsie was married to her beloved husband, Don, for over 60 years, and she deeply cherished their relationship. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorials may be made in Elsie's name to Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
3950 W Clay Street, Saint Charles, MO 63301
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