Etta Pearl Clark

Etta Pearl Clark, 69, of Kaiser, MO passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 surrounded by her family, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Etta was born on December 29, 1956 in Ft Leonard Wood, MO the daughter of Houston and Dorothy (Blanton) Hartsfield who preceded her in death. She was a 1975 graduate of Crocker High School in Crocker, MO. Etta worked for several years at Scholastics in Jefferson City, MO and in the bakery at Walmart. She was united in marriage on April 16, 2009 in Iberia, MO to Robert Clark who survives.

She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family and cherished every moment with her grandchildren. She had a deep love for gardening, nurturing both flowers and friendships with equal care. Etta was very creative and sewing brought out her creativity, and she took pride in making beautiful things by hand. Her other favorite pastime was reading a good book. Etta will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Other survivors include: one daughter, Tabbitha Payne of Macks Creek, MO; two sons, Joseph Henry of Jacksonville, FL and Josua Henry (Heather of Iberia, MO and seven grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tracy Hartsfield and Ted Hartsfield.

Private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 514 State Hwy 42, Osage Beach, MO 65065 (573) 348-3232. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.hedgesscottmillard.com.