DEAR CLARK, MARY WAS A WOMAN I LOVE AND RESPECTED
A LADY FOR ALL TO LOVE. REST IN PEACE. MARIA MCDONAld

Becky,thanks to lovely Martha Loer, I have just now learned about MJ's death... just today, on the date of her memorial service at Faith. I would like to send you a more personal message.  My email address is: katie.johnsonius@gmail.com, if you would be interested in hearing about how and why I loved your mother so much. It was her time to go, but I grieve, as I know that you do.

Our deepest condolences to the Clark family from your longtime neighbors, the Nunez family.

How blessed our family was to have MJ as a friend and neighbor.  I learned so much from her one summer caring for Jim and Becky under her supervision. She was recovering from a surgery and could not lift them. A little thing I learned was that peanut butter and honey sandwiches taste much better to a child cut up into bite-sized squares.  I thought of her every time I served sandwiches in this way to my own children.  I am forever grateful to our Lord for this precious, precious person.

Am glad to have spoken with her recently, after many years of playing "catch up" by letters and a few phone calls. Although we were neighbors for just a year in Austin, I had no idea of her rich and varied background. I knew she had the gift of understanding human nature and struggles. Always genuine, honest, and supportive. She was one of a kind.

MJ was such an incredible light. Knowing her brightened my life so much and I dearly loved her.

Mary Jane & I live in the same neighborhood.  On my walk's with my dog I would always enjoy  her gorgeous Poppies every Spring . One day I happened to catch her outside attending to them & couldn't wait to meet & complement  her! Being a Gardner myself I always admired her pretty yard  :)  I would hope to catch her on my walks & enjoyed talking with  her & seeing her sweet little dog ~ Molly~.   She had a  lot of personality & reminded me a lot of my Grandmother. I hadn't seen her in about 4 months or so. The last time I saw her I asked her if she had any Poppy seeds. I figured she had to have so many! And she said sure! Let me go get you some! I was so excited & she was happy to pass them a long.   I still have that envelope of seeds. I plan to plant those Poppy seeds this Fall. I hope I can get a few to come up :) I will think of her each Spring  with my Mary Jane Poppy seeds :)  I am very very sorry for your loss!!! She was such a special & unique lady!!!  I will miss seeing you on my walks Mary Jane.... Love, Erika & Pippa Lou

My words will fall short expressing my sorry for your loss.  MJ had a way of making everyone feel at home.  She was an exceptional woman, a sensational story teller, and a dear friend.  I will certainly miss her hand written notes and our banter about squirrels; and will cherish all that I learned from her through the few years I knew her.  My thoughts to Becky, Jim, Scott and their families.

I never met this delightful lady, but I was moved by her obituary. As a lifelong Austin native,  I was familiar with the places mentioned in it. I was also interested to see that she knew my friend Angelique who held her in such high regard. The world needs a lot more people like Mary Jane. My deepest sympathy to her family.

MJ was such an amazing, special person. I loved my years sitting next to her in the alto section and hearing all about her impressive life. If I every make it to her age, I want to be exactly like her, full of life, humor, love, and spirit. I will miss always singing the low notes with her and knowing she'd keep me in tune.

Loved that lady.  She was always a bright spark when around her.  Remember her well from St Andrews and beyond.  Prayers for her family.  She will be missed.

What a beautiful tribute to such a remarkable woman. No one told a better narrative story than MJ.  My favorite story, of all time, will be of the day I took photos of Preston while he carried the Olympic torch.  That story was how she introduced me if I needed to meet any strangers!  She always seemed happy to see me, no matter how long it had been between visits, and I always felt welcome and loved in the Pecanderosa house!  Sending love to Becky and the rest of the family.  I will miss my "Texas mom!"

Thinking of you and your family. She was a remarkable woman and her spirit will live on forever. Thoughts and prayers are with you all! XOXOXO

So Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you 1Cor 1;3,4

We were lucky enough to be MJ's neighbors. She's the reason that our son James could point out poppies, larkspur, and cosmos by name well before the age of 2 and that our yard was full of these blooms and more every spring and fall. We feel blessed to have witnessed the courage and grace with which she lived and the incredible amount of love and joy she both gave and received. She will always have a place in our hearts, and we are praying for comfort and peace for all her family and friends.

OBITUARY

Mary Jane Clark

August 22, 1926 – September 5, 2015

Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park

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