Clara Sue Clark

Clara Sue Clark, 88, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on November 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, strength, and devotion to family. She was born on January 6, 1938, in Mantachie, Mississippi, to Macie Johnson and Robert Johnson.

Clara married the love of her life, George Clark, on January 25, 1955, in Mississippi. Together, they built a life centered around family, love, and the values that remained at the heart of everything she did.

Clara was a strong Christian woman whose faith in the Lord guided her throughout her life. She was loving, intelligent, strong-willed, and quick-witted, with a wonderful sense of humor and a heart devoted to her family. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren above all else, finding her greatest joy in the time they spent together. Her wisdom, laughter, and unconditional love created memories that will be treasured for generations.

She enjoyed attending church, spending precious time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, working on puzzles, and playing games. Clara was also well known for her delicious Southern cooking, and no gathering was complete without the love she poured into preparing a meal for those around her. And, of course, she never turned down a good iced caramel macchiato!

Clara was a faithful member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Tampa and the Ladies Auxiliary, where her love for the Lord and fellowship with others remained an important part of her life.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Clark, and her daughter, Carol Clark.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving daughter, Sandra Wilson; her sons, Rick Clark and Michael Clark; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom will carry her love, lessons, faith, and memories in their hearts.

Though her family will deeply miss her presence, they find comfort in knowing that her faith has become sight and that she is now at peace in the arms of her Lord and Savior. Her life was a beautiful testament to the power of faith, the importance of family, and the lasting impact of a mother's love.

Her hands may be still, but the love she gave, the faith she shared, and the memories she created will live on forever.

Celebration of Life service will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 2pm at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4207 E Lake Avenue Tampa, Florida 33610; officiating, Sr. Pstr. Will Beauchamp. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00pm to celebrate Clara's life with service to follow at 2:00pm.

Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, and she will be loved and missed always.