Glenda Gayle Clark

Glenda Gayle Clark, age 81, of Springfield, KY passed away Monday, January 20, 2020.

Gayle was born on October 25, 1938 in Washington County, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Ruby Begley Clark.

Gayle lived her entire life in the Pleasant Grove community of Washington County where she faithfully attended Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church.  She was a 1956 graduate of Willisburg High School and attended Transylvania College.  She graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1961 with a degree in Medical Technology and worked for 46 years as a registered medical technologist, first at Mary Immaculate Hospital and then at Spring View Hospital where she befriended many patients and coworkers.  Her love for the University of Kentucky continued throughout her life and she loved watching UK basketball games.  Gayle enjoyed meeting new people, seeing new places and had fun traveling to Europe several times. She also took pleasure in attending various concerts and performances.  She spent the last five years at Sansbury Care Center where she made many friends and was actively involved in various activities.  Always patient and kind, she took time to enjoy people and enjoy life, making the most of every situation.  She lived her life through her favorite Bible verse—Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.

Preceding her in death was her brother-in-law, Harold G. Wheeler on July 17, 2019.

Survivors include her sister, Jane Clark Wheeler of Elberton, GA; a niece, Dorita Gayle Wheeler Deierlein and her husband, Eric of Mt. Pleasant, SC; a nephew, Christopher Robert “Chris” Wheeler and his wife, Paige of Athens, GA; three great nieces, Tiffany Deierlein Chamberlain and her husband, Joshua of Turlock, CA, Emma Grace Wheeler and Addison Claire Wheeler of Athens, GA; two great nephews, Eric Christian Deierlein II and his wife, Marianne of Charleston, SC and Greyson James Wheeler of Athens, GA  and two great-great nephews, Jeremiah Glen Chamberlain and Edmund Walter Chamberlain of Turlock, CA.

A celebration of her life was held Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, with Rev. J. W. Hatfield and Rev. Clay Stevens, officiating.  

Interment was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Daniel Carrico, Wesley Carrico, J. P. Blandford, William Clark, Jamie Carrico, Randy Burns, Steve Wharton and Hank Gregory.

Serving as honorary pallbearers were Roger Johnson, Forrest Carrico, Greg Goatley, Ed O’Daniel, Margaret Hazel Johnson, Lillian Carney, Martha Young, Burbona Riley, Mark Riley, Bill Spaulding and Melissa Abell.

Visitation was from 2 until 3 Saturday at the church.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, 35 Pleasant Grove Loop, Springfield, KY  40069.

Carey & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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