Glenda Louise Clark

Glenda Louise (Frazier) Clark, previously of Milan, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the Columbia Manor Care Center in Columbia, MO with family at her side. Glenda was 77 years old.
Glenda was born on January 26, 1947 in Chillicothe, MO and came home with loving parents Glen and Fern (May) Frazier to the family farm in Milan where Glenda lived the majority of her life.
Glenda graduated from Milan C-2 High School in 1965. She spoke fondly of her classmates throughout her entire life while she enjoyed planning reunions and other special projects to keep the close-knit class in touch.
On July 19th, 1975, Glenda married Carroll Clark in Milan, MO. Glenda was a fierce and loyal mother to three biological children Shane Barnes, Ryan Clark, and Hayley (Clark) Batterson and also Carroll's children Lori (Clark) Butler and James (Jim) Clark.
Glenda was an active part of the Milan community working different jobs including the Milan Standard, McDonald's, and the Sullivan County Public Library. She often shared her musical gifts during weddings and funeral services and also when accompanying services for the St. Mary's Catholic Church. Glenda was an avid supporter of Milan Wildcat athletics and was a proud member of the Milan Christian Church where she played the piano, directed the church choir, and provided leadership for children's education programs including VBS and Sunday School.
After her retirement and her husband's death in 2003, Glenda chose to leave Milan and move to Columbia, MO to be closer to family and provide care for grandchildren. During her time in Columbia, Glenda joined the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and again became active in children's education, teaching Sunday School. She also volunteered her time helping many neighbors in her retirement community. Upon moving to the Columbia Manor, Glenda continued to be outspoken and spunky, earning the love and respect of the staff as well as serving on the Resident's Council.
Glenda is survived by four children; Shane Barnes of Columbia, Ryan (Nicole) Clark of Liberty, Hayley (Matt) Batterson of Columbia, Lori (Dennis) Butler of Tolono, IL, 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, her beloved brother Kim Frazier of Anchorage, AK, and many special friends who she touched along the way.
Glenda is preceded in death by her parents Glen and Fern (May) Frazier, her husband Carroll Clark, stepson James (Jim) Clark, and brother Creig Frazier.
A Celebration of Life service for Glenda will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, starting at 10:00 AM. Glenda's final resting place will be next to her husband Carroll at Dunreath Cemetery in Iowa.