Sara Dominick Clark

Sara Dominick Clark of Birmingham Alabama passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at age 102. She was surrounded by her family during her death as she was during her life. She was born in 1918 during the great flu pandemic to the late Esther Elliott Dominick and Frank McCoy Dominick, Sr. Also, pre-deceasing her is her much beloved brother and golfing partner, Frank McCoy Dominick, Jr. Sara was married to the late James E "Red" Clark for 35 years. They had three daughters who came to be known as the "sisters" by Grandview Hospital during Sara's last illness. Survivors are daughters Sally Clark Bowers (John) of Sylacauga and Birmingham, Martha Marx Elovitz (Mark) of Birmingham, and Cecil Anne Clark (Peter Casten) of Birmingham. Sara is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, John Michael Bowers, Clark Bowers, Kathleen Bowers Ennis (Henry), Hugo Marx IV (Julia), Hallie Marx Webber (Will), Alice Marx Goodsell (Blake), Nathan Marx, and Sara-Gail Prudenti, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. After graduating from Birmingham Southern College, Sara attended University of Alabama School of Law where she was one of very few women in her class. She practiced law with her brother, Frank Dominick, until she had her first child eight years later. Taking an absence from the practice of law when her three children were growing up, Sara was not absent from leadership and community service. She served as PTA president, girl scout leader, and president of various community organizations. She was the first female chairman of the First United Methodist Church Administrative Board and held numerous other positions in the church she loved with all her heart. In 1976, after her children were grown, Sara began her second career at Cumberland Law School as admissions secretary. She quickly rose through the ranks and became Professor Clark, teaching property. She was twice voted by students as Favorite Freshman Professor. Upon retirement from Cumberland she was granted Professor Emerita status. Retirement did not slow Sara down. She enjoyed adventurous travel with Samford alumni to China and Indonesia to teach English as well as alumni and family ski trips. She traveled with close friends including a journey to Alaska where she spent several nights on the floor of a primitive cabin. With all her accomplishments, it was her character that inspires the most. She was gentle and kind to everyone regardless of their status in life. She lived out her strong faith by her deeds. There are many who will be telling Sara Clark stories for years to come of a life well lived. A private service for family will be held on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 pm. at First United Methodist Church in Birmingham. The service can be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/First-Church-Live-Events-102146608384646/ Donations honoring Sara Clark may be made to First United Methodist Church of Birmingham or the charity of your choice.