Carolyn Grace Clark of Conway, Arkansas passed peacefully on July 12, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Morrilton. She was born on August 7, 1941 in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas to Raymond Mertens and Elsie Rogers Mertens.
She leaves behind 4 children, John Raymond Clark and his wife Carrie Heflin Clark of Conway, Charles Kenneth Clark of Conway, Terri Elizabeth Johnson and her husband Earl Johnson of Morrilton, and Kris Clark of North Little Rock; one granddaughter Ashley Hampton of Chaparral, NM; one grandson Zachariah Massey of Chaparral, NM; two brothers Mike Mertens of Conway and James Garth of DesArc.
She is preceded in death by her parents Raymond Mertens and Elsie Garth, her husband, Marlin Kenneth Clark, and one daughter-in-law Rebecca Clark.
She was an active and independent woman who loved working outside and keeping her little farm, as she called it, well kept. She was crafty, artistic, loved flower arranging, decorating and did so with much joy for family and her church. She played the piano for over 50 yrs for the churches she attended and most recently at New Hope Holiness Church, until physical ailments caused her to step down. She loved doing genealogy and compiled several books.
Her primary concern was the welfare of her children but she was also ready for the day she could go to her Heavenly Home and be with so many dear loved ones who had gone on before her, especially her husband and her mother.
A family-hosted memorial service will be held at New Hope Holiness Fellowship Church, 323 Hwy 36N, Conway, AR, on August 7th at 10:00 a.m.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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MOM…the days ahead will be hard without you. The missed hearing your voice, when times we were apart and back together we shared with each other, “I need, or I miss my hug”. This was special to us. I will miss those times. But still, I know your better off now with no pain and suffering. As you said many times you were ready to go. I’m understanding it more and more. But one thing is for sure, I’ll miss you. You’ll always be with me and a part of me. I love you always and forever. Because, ” YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE “.
May Archangel Raphael descend from the Heavens with his comforting and healing powers upon my best friend Kris Clark and all the family during this difficult period of the loss of Carolyn Grace Clark. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray. Amen and Amen.
RIP Caroline many memories made at your house! Go Rest High on that Mountain…..
I’m sorry Terry and family. Your momma was such a sweet lady.
Mr. Mike Mertens & Mr. Jim Garth, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn was a beautiful girl and sweet as could be when we were in school and even though I was two years older we were very close. From her picture , I see she remaind just as beautiful! It will be great to be reunited with her when I get to Heaven! May Jesus hold you all close during this time of grief and may you be comforted until you see her again.
Oh Kris!!!!!! I’m so sorry my darling God sister PLEASE call me Alicia has my number. I’m so sorry for your loss my deepest heart felt sympathy for your loss! I’m here for you! You know I’ve lost both of mine! I’ve got you sis I’m here I love you!
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