Lenora Ellen (Farless) Clark, age 84, Carl Junction, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at her home with family at her side.
Lenora was born May 12, 1934 in March, Missouri (Dallas County), the youngest of seven born to the late Roy and Loma Farless.
Her parents owned and operated a rural general store and service station. She graduated from Charity High School in 1952. Her father passed away while she was in high school, so after graduation she helped her mother tend to the store until it was sold. She then went to work for Kraft Foods in Springfield, Missouri.
Lenora married Charles A. Clark in Springfield on March 8, 1958. She continued at Kraft until the birth of their first daughter, Carrie Dawn, July 12, 1960. The second daughter, Charla Gaye was born December 2, 1963. She was a stay at home mom until the family moved to Carl Junction in 1972. She began her career in retail sales, mainly cosmetics, fragrances, and women's clothing at Newman's Department Store for 20 years.
Lenora was a loving, loyal, and supportive wife, and a very caring and loving mother and grandmother. She was a sincere friend to many, and always looked for the good in others. She was a small lady with a HUGE heart. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Carl Junction where she was known for her comforting card ministry. She partnered with her husband teaching Sunday school, and serving in the nursery for many years. She had a special place in her heart for "her babies".
Her favorite Bible reference was First Corinthians 13, verse 13 about love, because her life reflected this Christ like love. She was often characterized by the Fruits of the Spirit. She was a selfless, generous, humble spirit, and will forever be known for her sweet smile and comforting words to all.
In addition to her parents, Lenora was preceded in death by her brothers, Dorsey Farless, Werphy Farless, and Bill Farless; sisters, Virginia Keim, Betty Atteberry, and Tootsie Jones.
Lenora is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charley Clark; her two daughters, Carrie DeGraff and husband Mark, Charla Storm and husband Randy all of Carl Junction; four grandchildren, Jordan DeGraff and wife Kat, Lucas DeGraff, Chance Storm and Taylor Storm; several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the loving care Lenora and the family received from the Doctors and Staff at Freeman West Hospital, and Hospice Compassus.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Carl Junction with Pastors Lester Green and Ryan Melton officiating. Interment will follow in Carl Junction Cemetery with Jordan DeGraff, Lucas DeGraff, Chance Storm, Taylor Storm, Darold Farless, and Larry Jones serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Jones, Barry Keim, Blaine Farless, Randy Farless, Ronnie Keim, and Dennis Atteberry.
The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church of Carl Junction on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Carl Junction.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
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