Shirley Mae Clark

Shirley Mae Clark obituary, Columbus, OH

Shirley Mae Clark

Shirley Clark Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home - Columbus on Oct. 25, 2025.

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SHIRLEY MAE CLARK, age 88, was called home Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Columbus Healthcare Center. She was a member of the World Church in Grove City. She was active in the Hilliard Parade, and was Grand Marshall. She will forever be known as "The Popcorn Lady" at Hamilton Park.
Shirely was preceded in death by her parents Byron and Marabelle Cornell. She is survived by her husband, Richard Jon Clark; daughters, Debra Clark and Linda (Kyle) Kilgore; son, Mike (Catherine) Clark; grandchildren, Ted Echemann (Kim), Amanda Clark, Michael Lombardi (Annabel), Gabriel Lombardi (Amber), Meghin Lombardi, Christopher Lombardi (Hannah Ackers), Andrew Clark (Jennifer), Dan Clark (Mikaela), Whitney Carlson (Andrew); great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Brody, Taylor, Gunnar, Colt, Savannah, Kaliyah, Kinsley, and Maverick; the entire Clark family, and all her many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Shirley's name may be mailed to "Speak for the Unspoken," 3691 Garden Ct., Grove City, OH 43123
Private arrangements for the family are being handled by COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME.

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