Dorothy Clark

CARBONDALE - Dorothy Marie Clark, age 94, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at her home with family by her side.

Dorothy was born on July 27, 1930 in Carbondale to Henry and Madge (Elkins) Hale. Dorothy married Roy Clark on July 28, 1948 in Boskydell (under a tree). He preceded her in death on February 6, 2012.

Dorothy was a dedicated mother and housewife. She was a member of the Christian Covenant Fellowship in Carterville.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Roy “Rodeo” Clark of Elkville and Phyllis (Randy) Fisher of Highland; grandchildren, John (Jama) Clark, Robin Clark, Brandon (Bethany) Fisher, Alicia (Michael) Holland, Morgan (Robbie) Harling and McKea (Josh) Jones; great-grandchildren, Sam, Leycosta, Chris, Chloe, Cohen, Carter, Aubrey, Maddox, Skyler, Oliver and Eleanor; three great-great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Stearns and Patricia Eads; and brother, Larry Hale.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; parents; six brothers, Chester, Lester, Edward, Victor, Bobby Jo, and Henry, Jr. Hale; two sisters, Peggy Brasel and Carla Young

Funeral Services for Dorothy will be held at 12:30pm on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale with Pastor Ralph Brandon officiating. Burial will follow in De Soto Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dorothy’s name to Southern Illinois Hospice or De Soto Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Dorothy visit www.meredithfh.com