Mary Maurine (Lindsey) Clark, 86, of Greenville passed away peacefully at her home Friday morning, April 10, 2015 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Clark was born September 28, 1928 to James Hafford Lindsey and Eula Swann Lindsey Parish.
She was one of 5 sisters “The Lindsey Girls” growing up in the Liberty Community, Northeast of Greenville.
She married Cecil Dale Clark, November 17, 1946 in Rockwall County and had 3 sons and 1 daughter. She was a devoted mother, and active member in the community. Involved in the IOOF Rebekah’s Lodge and Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Her and her husband volunteered many years in the DAV Concession Stand at the Hunt County Fair.
Her and her husband owned Cecil Clark’s Garage on North Johnson St. in Greenville from 1958-1979 when her husband retired. She then worked at Haggar Pant Factory and retired after 17 years.
She is survived by her sons Jim Clark and wife Bess of Weiland, Dennis Clark of Greenville, and Diann (Clark) Hammack and husband Kirk of Celeste; sisters Georgia White of Houston, Freeda Crumpton Brewer of Greenville and Ann Crumpton of Cumby. She was Granny to 11 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Foy “Pop” Parish, husband, one son Robert Clark, and one sister Martha Lindsey Pope.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Salem-Kinser United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Shaddox and Rev. Benny Chaffin officiating. Burial will follow at Memoryland Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Wes Clark, Nathan Clark, Harris Hollingsworth, Andrew Thomas, Aaron Cole, Clinton Landrith, Cole Fuller and Tommy Motyka.