Mary Clark Obituary
the age of 88. Mary was born in Emmett, ID on December 21, 1937 and raised in Klamath Falls, OR by her parents Alberta Evans and Rickles Adkins, Jr. After high school, Mary moved to San Francisco, CA where she obtained her cosmetology license and launched a long career as a hairdresser. She also met and married a handsome sailor named Larry and they raised four daughters together, spending most of their lives in St. Petersburg, FL. After retiring from hairdressing, she worked with both Southland Corp and Publix as a cashier. Those who knew Mary often commented on the pride she felt in successfully raising her family. In her final years, she lived happily at Menorah Life which she fondly called her home. When she passed, she was surrounded with family and cared for by Menorah staff who she regarded as close friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lawrence R. Clark, her parents, and her sisters Audrey, Tina and Cleo. She is survived by her daughters, Christine (Dennis), Vicky (Manny), Carol, and Michelle (Bobby), five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a stepson Jon, a stepdaughter Liz (Ron) and a brother Rickles.
Services will be held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell FL on January 27 at 11:15 AM and all family and friends are welcome to join. A second memorial service will be held at Menorah Life in March, and details will be made available at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Menorah Life, St. Petersburg, FL in Mary's name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
830 N. Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765
People and places connected with Mary
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Mary's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Mary Clark's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
