LaVernia L. (Donna) Clark 82, died at 4:30 p.m. October 16, 2024, peacefully at Mercy Health  Hospital.

She was born on December 4, 1941, in Lima, Ohio to the late Owen Bryson Clark Sr. & Jesse Mae Williams.

Donna worked as a cook at Lima Prison, Casa Lu Al, and The Post, Lima, Ohio, which she loved.

Donna was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

She loved crossword puzzles, cooking, traveling, and casinos. She also loved sports, especially Ohio State Football and Cleveland Browns Football.

Donna is survived by (6) six children: Melvin Lee Green, Salt Lake City, Utah, Pearl Marie Cuffy, Columbus; Brent Davis, Lima; Tanya Lee, Columbus; Oliver Lee II, Lima; and Elisha Marie Boyd, Buffalo, New York. (9) nine grandchildren and (2) two great-grand children; (3) three sisters; Dorethea Harris, Lima, Ohio, Karlene (Ernest) Black, Buffalo, New York, Marlene (Anthony) Edwards, Lima, Ohio,  (1) step-sister; Anna Williams, Columbus, Ohio.

Some of her favorite sayings: "Hey Child, Hey Honey, Hey Baby, and I ain't got no money" (Smile)

Preceded in death along with parents, grandparents Elder James Bryon Clark and Ethel Marie Clark- Lomac, (1) one brother, Owen Bryson Clark Jr. (1) great-granddaughter Lalanna Armontia-Marie Sharpe.

Home Going Services will be held Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Arnold Manley officiating.

Visitation/Wake will be held Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service, also at the church.

Services entrusted to:  JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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