Nancy May Clark, 88, of Gower, MO passed away April 11, 2026.
She was born on May 12, 1937, to Sid and Katherine (Hequembourg) Johnson in Sikeston, MO. Nancy grew up in rural Agency, MO and in 1955 she graduated from Faucett High School. She attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO, University of Missouri Columbia, MO and Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville, MO and received her bachelor’s degree in education and later her master’s degree.
On June 9, 1957, she was united in marriage to George Elmer Clark, Jr. After their marriage they lived in Maryville MO and Lathrop, MO before moving to Gower, MO where they made their home. Elmer passed away on September 17, 2005.
Nancy was an elementary educator for 33 years including four years as a principal. She was an active member of the Frazier Baptist Church where she played the organ and piano for many years. She was also an active member of several organizations in the Gower community including Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Nancy enjoyed watching birds, playing cards and teaching piano (whether the kids enjoyed it or not). Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her dogs Zoey and Buddy.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Clark; her parents Sid and Katherine Johnson; her brother Sidney Johnson; and her brothers-in-law Tom Trail, Zeke Clark and Curtis Giddens.
Nancy is survived by her children Scott Clark and wife Julie, Sandy Clark and Cory Clark; grandchildren Lyndsey Scott, Scottie (Jane) Scott, Curran (Katie) Lipsett, Georgia Clark, Jacob Clark and Emma Clark; great-grandchildren Trinity (Randy) Johnson, Remle Johnson, Macy Scott, Clark Scott, Trey Scott, Nicholas Scott, Hudson Lipsett and Hayden Lipsett; great-great-grandchild Cooper Johnson; siblings Martha Trail, Jim (Connie) Johnson, Kathy (Bill) Rhoad and Barbara Johnson; sisters-in-law Jean Johnson, Jane Clark and Erma Giddens; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 15th at 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Services to follow at 11:00 a.m. all at Frazier Baptist Church, Agency, MO.Burial will be at Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Frazier Baptist Church or the Gower Convalescent Center.
