Shirley L. (Cottle) Clark

Shirley L. Clark, 78, of Ritchey Bridge Road, Everett, PA; passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  She was born on June 18, 1943 in Everett, PA; a daughter of Paul and Mary (Kichman) Cottle.  On July 6, 1968 she was united in marriage to Marl L. Clark, Sr.

Along with her husband of fifty-three years she is survived by children Marl L. Clark, Jr. married to Sheila (McIlnay), Everett, PA; Lorie L. married to Corrie Beegle, Clearville, PA; Tina A. married to Frank Donaldson, Sanger, TX; and Shannon Clark married to Selena (Koontz), Everett, PA; eight grandchildren Taylor L. Koontz married to Destiny; Dylan J. Clark; Zachary N. Clark; Corrie L. Beegle, Jr.; Callum Donaldson; Tegan Donaldson; Brady L. Clark and Garrett L Beegle; two great grandchildren Jacii Rae Grubb and Bryson W. Ramsey; siblings Ray Cottle; Carl Cottle married to Carolyn; Paul Cottle, Jr. married Arlene; Beverly Sipes married Richard; August “Jack” Cottle married to Dorothy; Donald Cottle married to Vickie; Sally married to Ray Mowery; Henry Cottle married to Kathy; Mary Alice married to Pete Ritchey; sisters-in-law Mava Cottle and Ruby Cottle; special nephew and niece Dennis Hauze and Michelle Sones.

She was preceded in death by infant sister Martha Cottle, William Cottle, Jim Cottle, and sister-in-law Carla Cottle.

Shirley was a lifelong member of the Tatesville United Methodist Church.

She was a graduate of Robert P. Smith High School Class of 1961.

Shirley worked at the Lions Manufacturing. 

She enjoyed crocheting, taking car rides, working crossword puzzles, drawing and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Friends and family may call at the Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 4-8 P.M. and on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home with Pastor Sue Detterline officiating.

Burial will be held at Tatesville United Methodist Church Cemetery.

If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Shirley to the Tatesville United Methodist Church, 151 Methodist Church Road, Everett, PA 15537.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralhome.com

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