She was born to the late Lovie Mae (Dotson) and John Young on June 11, 1931 in Lake County, Tennessee. She graduated from Flowers High School in Chicago, IL and received her RN degree from Michael Reese Hospital. She worked as a registered nurse until her retirement in 1996.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Frank Piron Clark. She and Frank lived most of their married life in Floral Park, NY. They moved to Nevada in 2001 where they found a wonderful retirement community at Anthem in Henderson, NV. They built a lovely home in Anthem and enjoyed their new home and the Nevada weather for many years.
Rebecca was an avid bridge player, seamstress, crossword aficionado, superb baker, and lively storyteller. She was a long-time member of Green Valley Presbyterian Church in Henderson, NV. Always social, Rebecca easily made many friends throughout the community and in her neighborhood.
She is survived by her four children: Kimberly Clark Galloway (Jim), Melissa, Jonathan (Stacey), and Allison (Dana) Clark; her grandchildren MacKenzie, Tyler and Grady Clark; her great grandson Parker William Clark.
Rebecca was a kind and loving wife, Mother and friend who lived life to the fullest. She was smart, funny, strong-willed, and always enjoyed a good laugh. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A viewing ceremony will be held on Friday, Sept 13 at 5:30 pm at Palm Mortuary-Eastern. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, Sept 14 at 10 am at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Pkwy, Henderson, NV with burial to follow at Palm Cemetery-Eastern. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the organizations Rebecca supported: The Salvation Army, the Wounded Warrior Project, or the American Cancer Society.
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