Erin Kristine Clark

Erin Kristine Clark

November 2, 1988 - September 13, 2023

Erin Kristine Clark, 34, of Long Beach, CA, formerly of Port Byron, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at home after a brief illness.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Wildwood Church, 18717 Hubbard Rd, East Moline. Services will be held at 7:00 PM Saturday at the Church. Burial will be at a later date in Moline Memorial Park Cemetery, Moline, IL.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Long Beach, or Wildwood Church, East Moline.

Erin was born on November 2, 1988, in Moline, IL, to James and Kimberly (Nelson) Clark. She grew up in Port Byron, IL, and graduated from Riverdale High School in 2007. She went on to further her education at Western Illinois University, graduating in 2011, with her degree in theatre and a minor in psychology.

Erin was a talented actress. She performed in several shows during high school and college, and also performed at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse. She moved to the Los Angeles area in 2016 to pursue acting. In addition to her career in acting, she modeled and worked in marketing for Mainfreight. She also joined and became an active member of the First Baptist Church of Long Beach.

She is known for her rolls in several films, shorts and TV series such as "What Brings You In?," "Forest Giants," "The Ushers," "The Rockside Files," "Dying to be a Cheerleader," "Cigarette Daydreams," "A Beauty and the Beast Christmas," "Oakside Park," "Ouija House," "UniversitE," "Birthday Girl," "Most Likely," "Mommy I Didn't Do It," and "Misfits." In 2022, Erin won the London Web Fest award for best female performance with her role in "Forest Giants," and Best Shorts Competition award for ensemble cast with her role in "The Ushers." She was also nominated for Dream machine International Film Festivals 2022 best actress of the year award for her role in "The Ushers."

Erin will always be remembered for her kindness, generous spirit, infectious laughter, bright smile and wonderful sense of humor. She was a beautiful soul who touched so many lives. She was always ready to offer help and support to her friends, and anyone in need.

Erin is survived by her mother, Kimberly Clark, Port Byron, IL; father, James (Theresa) Clark, Sarasota, FL; sister, Jessica (Toby) Cewe, Spokane, WA; brother, Benjamin Nelson, Port Byron, IL; niece and nephew: Brody James and Quinn Sue Cewe, Spokane, WA; uncle, Mike Nelson, Fenton, IL; aunt, Debbie Clark, Anchorage, AK; cousins: Justin (Chyna) Nelson, Jason Nelson; and her beloved dogs: Tunechi and Baloo. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Roy and Norma Clark, Roland and Sandra Nelson; and an aunt, Jane Clark.

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