Barbara Grace Davis Clark, 81, of New Richmond, passed away unexpectedly in her home Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
Barb was born July 20, 1943, in Kokomo, daughter of the late Junior and Margaret Beck Davis. She married Jerry Clark on May 9, 1969, in Jefferson, Indiana. He preceded her in death Dec. 25, 1999.
Barb was in the last graduating class of Little Jeff High School in Jefferson, Indiana. Following graduation she was employed as a waitress at Jefferson Plaza and later the Key West Shrimp House. Following her marriage she worked as a certified seed analyst in the Office of the Indiana State Chemist at Purdue University, retiring September 2009.
Barb was an active member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Wingate, she was also a driving force behind the New Richmond July 4th Celebration and her efforts will be sorely missed. She also had served on the Coal Creek Advisory Board.
She enjoyed attending the Clinton County fair where she supported her great-niece. Over the years she was involved with a sewing group in Linden who made clothing for newborns and donated to hospitals. She enjoyed traveling with Joe Cloncs on his three-wheel motorcycle. Barb also donated many hours at the Crawfordsville Thrift Shop. She was an outspoken, stubborn lady with a huge loving heart.
Surviving are sisters, Rebecca (Vernon) Gillum of Kokomo and Jill Davis of Lafayette; brother Dwight Dean Davis of Kokomo; nieces, Jimie Davis of Jefferson, Jodie (Brandon) Neal of Frankfort, Renee Gillum Stienke of Georgia and Jezrey Davis of Kokomo; great-nieces, Chloee Perlee of Kirklin and Ivy Hill of Frankfort; and great-nephew Christian Davis of Frankfort.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Jerry; and brother Jimmy Davis.
Visitation hours are 5-8 p.m. Monday, March 3 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, with Pastor Alan Goff officiating. Burial will follow in New Richmond Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Coal Creek Fire and Rescue or Pleasant Hill Christian Church, Wingate.
Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a memory.
