Ina C. Clarke

Ina Claire Clark, 93, of the state of Missouri, and a resident of Elmore, Ohio for the past 16 months, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Mercy-St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, Ohio. Ina was born in Spring Hill, Kansas on December 18, 1921 to Harry Harrison and Ethel Lee (Hanger) Livingood. She married George Earl Clarke in Kansas City, MO on March 27, 1948 and he preceded her in death in January of 2012. Ina was a member of the Marshfield Methodist Church in Marshfield, MO for many years. She was a member of the Ozettes; the Ladies Auxiliary of the 102nd Division of the U.S. Army Reserves in Independence, MO. Ina also studied and performed in dramatics during her school years. Ina is survived by her children, Carolyn Sue (Edwin) Huffman of Elmore, OH, Lawrence E. (Carol Lee) Clark, Lees Summit, MO, and Laura Ellen Sparks of Springfield, MO, son-in-law, Don Sparks of Ekland, MO, four grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and her kitty & companion, Rosemary. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Harry Harlan Livingood. Currently there are formal services being planned. The family would like to suggest that any memorial contributions, in Inas name, be directed to WeCARe; Webster County Animal Rescue, 430 Jump Road, Marshfield, MO 65706. The Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St., Genoa, OH 43430 is assisting the family with arrangements.