Carolyn T. Clark

Carolyn Thurman Clark was born on November 5, 1932, in Little Rock, AR, and passed away on January 9, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 69 years and love of her life, Colonel William Ray "Bill" Clark, and also her daughter Carol Kinstle and Carol's husband Joe and their daughter Alex, and Carolyn's son Ray Clark and Ray's wife Ellen and their sons Will and Callaway.

Carolyn is predeceased by her parents Jewel and Eldridge Thurman and her older sister Gloria Pedigo.

She was the best wife, mom and friend anyone could ever ask for, and so often offered great advice and perspective to any occasion. Carolyn led by example and always told her kids, "We are gonna work hard, play hard, but work hard first". Later in life she often commented, "If I'm having a bad day, just take me to the ocean and let me look at the waves".

Growing up in Little Rock, she was a leader in school and attended Little Rock Central High School and Little Rock Junior College.

Carolyn and Bill raised their children in North Little Rock, attended hundreds of Razorback games all over the country and traveled around the world with family and friends.

In 2008 Carolyn and Bill moved to Dallas and dedicated more time with their two children and three grandchildren. She and her husband are faithful servants of God and members of Highland Park United Methodist Church.

A graveside service is scheduled Friday at 12:00pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas.