Tommye Glynn Clark

Tommye Glynn Clark, “TG” slipped into the eternities on Easter Sunday in the evening, April 17, 2022. She came into the world in Lometa, TX, on March 2, 1930, (and was always proud it was the celebrated day of Texas Independence). Her parents were Ouida and Newman Billings, of Langtry, TX.

Tommye attended schools in Lometa, Pumpville, Langtry, and Del Rio, TX. She was a 1947 graduate of Del Rio High School, and attended Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas. It was there she met and married Johnny Tee Clark, Jr. She later attended Sul Ross State University and earned her associates degree at Lee College in Baytown.

In her formative years, she spent summers on a family ranch outside of Langtry, TX. She loved every minute of anything to do on, or with, a horse.

Tommye was quite the athlete and in high school was a cheerleader and played basketball. While in college, she and Johnny loved all sports, and especially playing tennis together. Later she and Johnny enjoyed bowling and water skiing, but both would choose to ride a horse over any other activity.

Before Tommye and Johnny moved to Baytown, they lived in Langtry, Ozona, Ackerly, Olton, and Hereford, TX. She played bridge, was on bowling leagues and volleyball teams. She had lifelong friends from each of those towns, and was still in touch with many of them.

In Baytown, Tommye worked in paraprofessional and secretarial work for the Barber’s Hill and Goose Creek School Districts. While in those environments, she held in high esteem those for whom she worked and those with whom she worked. But mostly she had great affinity toward the students who came her way.

Tommye Glynn is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Johnny, and her son Johnny Tee Clark, III, three nieces, and several beloved in-laws.

Tommye is survived by her son, James “Jimmy” Clark, and his wife, Donna, and daughter, Joy, and her husband, Brent Brunson. Tommye Glynn has three surviving grandchildren, and a granddaughter in-law.

Kelly, her granddaughter-in-law said, “I have always viewed Mumsy as being very generous and selfless, and concerned with those around her. She welcomed me into the family without hesitation and always loved her little great-grandbabies.” Her granddaughter, Meagan, reflected, “Mumsy lived her life with graciousness toward others without fail, and made every person feel like the most important, and we knew that her house, after school, was a safe place.” Her grandson, Lance, added she was “temperate and reliable, and had such a calming influence. We knew she was always there for us, and we knew she had our back.” Her grandson Shay said, “Mumsy had a quiet dignified demeanor and her presence was always noted.” He added, “she will be remembered for making the best chocolate pies and banana bread on the planet—and her terrific shoe collection.” Shay also said, “her scriptures were heavily marked and she lived by them. ‘Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God’.”

In addition to the grandchildren, Tommye is survived by nine great-grandchildren, a sister and brother in-law, nieces, nephews, and their families. She loved all of them.

Meaningful relationships almost as close as family were her friends. Her “Wimberly” family, the “Fun Bunch,” and the former Ross Sterling secretaries were some of her most treasured.

During Tommye’s time in Baytown, she attended Missouri Street Church of Christ and Eastside Church of Christ. Those meetings were the ones she most valued, and of late those meetings would not have been possible without the love of Rebecca. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and loved the gatherings and the service in which she was involved. To members of those organizations, the family would like to thank you for your lasting friendships.

The family recognizes that in her later years, her trips to see Patsy Brandon at Sheer Pleasure Salon were the highlights of her days. Jessie Garcia, who feels like a family member, made everything she did, possible, and allowed her to retain her dignity in every situation. A debt of gratitude is owed to all of those who loved and cared for her. The nurses of Serenity Solutions, and especially Alice, treated her gently and with love.

There will be a visitation at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, Texas 77521, on Friday, April 22, 2022, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Tommye will then be transferred to Ozona, TX, for a private family graveside.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you pay forward any act of kindness, or donate to a charity of your choice, in her remembrance.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.navarrefuneralhome.com for the CLARK family.