Nancy R. Clark-Kull

1936 - 2020

Nancy R. Clark-Kull 1936 - 2020
Springfield, IL—Nancy R. (Miller) Clark-Kull, 84, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Mattoon, IL, died at 2:28 p.m. on December 28, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center.
Nancy was born on March 7, 1936 in Vincennes, IN, to J. Raymond Miller and F. Lorraine (Brian) Miller. During childhood, Nancy's family moved to Sumner, IL. There she attended school and graduated with honors from Sumner High School. Upon graduation, she began college at Eastern Illinois University.
In August 1954, Nancy married Ollie W. Clark, who was an Air Force career man. This union resulted in the birth of two children: O. Bruce Clark of Temecula, CA and Connie L. Clark of Springfield, IL. He preceded her in death in 1985. She later married Robert Kull. He preceded her in death in 2017.
Nancy began teaching in Rantoul City Schools. During the final phase of Nancy's teaching career, she served as an Elementary Teacher, Reading Specialist, and finally, retired as Principal.
Nancy had many interests and hobbies in her life, but what she loved most was ballroom dancing. She also made a commitment to her health by practicing daily aerobics, yoga, and Tai Chi.
Nancy is survived by her children, O. Bruce Clark of Temecula, CA, and Connie L. Clark of Springfield, IL; sister, Karen L. McCullough (Bill) of Piedmont, AL and Highland, IN; two brothers, Robert L. Miller (Gwen, deceased) of Magnolia, TX and H. Lin Piper (Deana) of Albuquerque, NM; as well as six nieces and three nephews.
Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center and her cremated remains placed with Ollie, the father of her children, at Arlington Nation Cemetery. A private ceremony will be held at a future date by Nancy's children.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to IRTA Foundation (Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation), 828 S. 2nd St., 4th Floor, Springfield, IL 62704; The Ollie W. Clark Scholarship Memorial at Kaskaskia College, Kaskaskia College Foundation, 27210 College Rd., Centralia, IL 62801; or The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for Key Women Educators at www.deltakappagamma.org/IL/.
The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave. West, Springfield.
Please visit boardmansmith.com to offer your condolences.