Betty L. Clark

Betty Louise Clark, 84, of Everett, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  She was born on January 31, 1933 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late Irvin O. and Ida May (Clingerman) Miller.  On September 21, 1951 she married Curtis E. Clark.  He preceded her in death on December 6, 2001.  She is survived by children Jerry E. Clark married to Louann (Barnes), Everett, PA; Vincent R. Clark married to Tresa (Mills), Everett, PA; Cindy J. married to Daniel Weicht, Everett, PA and Todd M. Clark married to Kimberly (Moody), Everett, PA; grandchildren: Stacey married to Tim Claycomb; Casey Weicht married to Bonnie (Bussard); Zane Weicht married to Amy (Calhoun); Tracey Clark; Mindi married to Chuck Richards; Jeremy Clark and companion Kim Hess; Dustin Clark; Kayla Clark; Kassidy Clark and Kody Clark; great-grandchildren: Shadey and Cameron Claycomb; Liam and Kiernan Murphy; Ivy, Ava and Ellis Weicht; Makenna and Ethan Richards; brother-in-law  Ray Klahre, Clearville, PA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Archie and Thelma Waldron, OH; sister-in-law Sarah Clark, FL and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her twelve siblings, Dorothy, Norma Jean, Belle, Lena, Velma, Roy, Allen, Harold, Ivan, Kenneth, Leroy and Irvin Jr.

Betty was a member of the Clear Creek Brethren in Christ Church for more than sixty years where she was a Sunday school teacher and a pianist and enjoyed singing.  She was also in charge of the gospel program on the local radio station.  Betty helped her husband on their farm and she did the bookwork for the family logging business for many years. She cleaned houses for several people in addition to cleaning the church. She was one of the first to come, if any of her family, friends or neighbors ever needed help.  Betty and her family took care of mowing the Union Memorial Cemetery for several years.

For the past several years Betty spent Sunday afternoons at the home of Earl and Ina Miller.  Ina and Betty were friends since childhood.  Before her health deteriorated, Betty enjoyed going to sporting events and races, to watch her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also participated in her church sewing circle.  Betty was part of the Golden Agers, and also enjoyed breakfast with her family every Saturday at Marteen’s Restaurant.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Clear Creek Brethren in Christ Church, Everett with Rev. John Geyer and Pastor Curtis Bryant officiating.

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Akers Funeral Home Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett from 4-8 P.M. and on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the church. 

Burial will be held at Union Memorial Cemetery, Everett, PA.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralhome.com

If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Akers Funeral Home, Inc. 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537 to assist with funeral expenses.

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