Verna Madison Clark

Verna Ann (Madison) Clark of Citrus Heights, CA died peacefully at home at the age of 90 years on February 28, 2026. Born June 7, 1935 in Aiken, PA to Vern and Cora Mina Madison, she grew up in Aiken, graduating from Smethport High School where she met her husband William N. Clark. They were married December 30, 1956 in Aiken, settling in at Otis Air Force Base in Mass. Air Force life took them to several places, from Massachusetts, to Alaska, Colorado and finally settling in California.

For many years Verna worked as a bank teller. She was a member of Phoenix Chapter #15, Order of the Eastern star, an accomplished seamstress and quilter, Verna also belonged to various community bands in the Sacramento region over the years playing Alto Clarinet.

Verna is survived by her daughters Carol Jane (Barry) Wilhelm of North Highlands, CA, and Jo Ann Carroll of Loomis, CA; grandsons Markham Carroll of Loomis, Benjamin Wilhelm of North Highlands, Josh Carroll of Placerville, CA, Jacob (Sarah) Wilhelm of Sacramento, CA; granddaughters Emily (Martin) Chanecka of Sacramento and Aileen (Ben) Godfrey of Reno, NV; great-grandchildren Houston and Mia Wilhelm of Sacramento, Eleanor Godfrey of Reno, and Andrew Chanecka of Sacramento; and her brother Mark T. Madison of Marienville, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband William N. Clark, son-in-law, Roger Carroll, sister Donna J. Faes and brother F. Neil Madison.

At her request there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner's Hospital or any Masonic charity of the donor's choice.