Velda E. Clark; September 10, 1933 – December 3, 2024

Velda E. Clark, 91, of Monroe City, MO passed away at 11:26 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Monroe City Manor Care Center in Monroe City, MO.

A Funeral Ceremony will be at 11:00 am Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the O’Donnell-Thurman Life Celebration Home in Monroe City, MO. Pastor Marty Smyser will officiate. Burial will be at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal, MO.

Friends and Family are invited to Velda’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the funeral home.

The family is being served by the O’Donnell- Thurman Life Celebration Home in Monroe City, MO.

Velda was born September 10, 1933, in Osgood, MO to Olyce Clyde and Lelah Opal Dimmitt Ogle. She was married to James “Jim” Clark on June 1, 1951, in Palmyra, MO. He survives.

Other survivors include her children Lonnie (Nancy) Clark of La Vista, NE, Jimmy (Janet) Clark of La Vista, NE, Paula Clark of Macon, MO, brother, Bernard Ogle of Monroe City, MO, sisters- in-law, Joyce Ogle of Monroe City, MO, Doris Williams of Phoenix, Arizona, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Velda was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Ronnie Olyce Ogle, Derald (Paulette) Ogle, Donald (Ona) Ogle, sister, Janice (Louis) Thompson, sister-inlaw, Reva Ogle brotherin- law, Dave Williams, great-grandson, Bailey Clark, and special friend, Sandy Schweiter.

Born into a life that valued the joys of simple pleasures and the importance of family, Velda spent her years dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming home. Her hands, always busy and her spirit, ever willing, Velda was the epitome of a life well-lived. She found profound joy in her travels, from the historic sights of Europe to the tranquil lakes of Canada, where she enjoyed fishing trips unlike any other and winters were spent under the Arizona sun. She relished the company of her grandchildren and the warmth of family gatherings.

Velda’s interests were as rich and varied as the life she led. She was an avid reader, with a particular passion for historical shows that allowed her to travel through time within the pages of her books or the flicker of the screen. Her love for genealogy was more than a hobby; it was a journey through her ancestry, a tale of the past that she lovingly pieced together for future generations.

Music was one of Velda’s greatest joys, playing the piano by ear with a talent that seemed to flow effortlessly through her. Her love for older country, gospel, and bluegrass filled her home with melodies that are now cherished memories. Arizona jam sessions with friends were the highlight of her winters, where laughter and music were shared with kindred spirits.

Velda’s service extended beyond her family; she was a familiar face at the VFW, where she helped serve breakfast with a side of kindness. Her presence will be deeply missed, but the harmony of her life’s song will resonate in the hearts of those she touched.

Velda was Baptist by Faith.

Pallbearers will be Dana Ogle, Jeff Ogle, Ronnie Ogle II, and Greg Ogle.

Memorial contributions may be made to VFW or American Heart Association.