Patricia Ann Clark's Obituary
Patricia Ann (Franklin) Clark, 84, of Howard, Kansas went to be with the Lord, November 15, 2024 at the Eureka Hospital in Eureka, Kansas. Pat was born October 3, 1940 in Chanute, Kansas to Ernest Guy Jr. and Jennie (Sutton) Franklin. She attended school in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from North High School.
She worked as a secretary at Friends University and then later at Allstate Insurance Company. She then met Richard and they married on August 23, 1963. They lived in both Wichita and Salina for several years, but eventually moved to Howard, Kansas. They have two children, Christy Cay Clark born in 1966, and David Philip Clark born in 1968. Their grandchildren include Jennie Walton, Stephen Heinen, John Heinen, Kia Clark, and Ben Clark. Their great grandchildren are Leo Walton and Gemma Walton.
Pat was very active throughout her life. Early on she was very involved in 4-H in Salina Kansas. She was a sorority member of Beta Sigma Phi and orchestrated their state convention at the Wichita Coliseum. She was the manager of Friendship Meals for 20 years. She was very well known for her beautiful paintings, and she loved teaching many how to paint in several classes she held in her home. She also enjoyed crocheting, quilting, creating all kinds of crafts, and even wallpapering. She was also well known for the crosses she crocheted that were often sold around Howard. Pat was always active in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives. Pat was also a good cook and seamstress. Her family very fondly remembers her red-hot Jello. Her children still have some of the well-loved clothes and quilts that she made for them.
Pat was proceeded in death by her parents, Ernest and Jennie Franklin, and her younger sister, Barbara. Pat is survived by her husband, Richard, both of her children, Christy, and David, her 5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Howard Methodist Church in Howard, KS
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Howard Methodist Church or Howard Friendship Meals and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home.
Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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