Nov 17, 1937 — Aug 8, 2026
Barbara Nell Clark, 88, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama, surrounded by the love of her family.
Barbara was born on November 17, 1937, in Chambers County, Alabama, to Maude Hurst Pender and Elrod Pender. She was a longtime employee of MNC Corporation, where she dedicated many years of service.
Barbara shared 63 years of marriage with her husband, Billy L. Clark. Together, they built a life centered around family and created a legacy that continues through their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Those who knew Barbara knew she had a personality all her own. She was feisty, strong-willed, and never afraid to speak her mind. Beneath that spirited nature was a woman who loved her family deeply. Her presence was unmistakable, and the stories, laughter, and memories she leaves behind will be treasured by those who loved her.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Maude Hurst Pender and Elrod Pender; her beloved husband, Billy L. Clark; two sons, John Elrod Clark and Charles Richard Clark; and her grandson, Gregory Wesley Clark, Jr.
She is survived by her three children, Gregory Wesley Clark, Sr. (Teresia), Kelly Shannon Conner (Robert), and Kimberly Shawn Montgomery (Richey). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brent Clark; Josh Conner (Heather); Jake Conner (Kayla); Nicole Clark Armstrong (Kyle); Brianne Brown (Hunter); Chase Montgomery; and Hunter Montgomery; as well as twelve great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Fredrick Dean Funeral Home in Opelika, Alabama, on Tuesday, August 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow in the chapel at 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Lafayette City Cemetery in Lafayette, Alabama, with Dr. Rusty Sowell officiating.
Her pallbearers are Kyle Armstrong, Hayes Armstrong, Hunter Montgomery, Jake Conner, Brayden Conner, Hunter Greenhaw, Christopher Goree.
Barbara leaves behind a family whose lives are forever marked by her love, strength, and unmistakable spirit. While her absence will be deeply felt, her family finds comfort in knowing that she has been reunited with those she loved who went before her. Her memory will live on through the generations she leaves behind and in the countless stories that will continue to be told about a woman who was truly one of a kind.She will be deeply loved, greatly missed, and forever remembered.
Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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