Linda Kay Clark, 66 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025. She was born May 14, 1958, in Bristol, PA, to the late Donald and Jessie (Wakefield) Clark, Sr. Linda graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1976, and received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University in 1980. She went on to make her career with K-Mart in Valparaiso as a Manager for 36 years, retiring in 2016. Linda attended Valparaiso Nazarene Church, and kept busy on the Inman’s Sunday Night Mix Bowling League, playing Bingo, and meeting up with her card club. In her youth, Linda was active as an athlete, playing volleyball, basketball, and softball. She loved to watch sports, especially supporting her great-nieces and nephews in their various sporting events. Linda had a heart of gold and was a selfless caregiver for her parents in their final years. She would jump at the opportunity to help anyone in need. Linda will be remembered for her outgoing personality and caring nature. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Linda is survived by her sister, Nancy (Michael) Reed of Anderson, IN; brothers: Donald (Rhonda) Clark, Jr. of Valparaiso, IN, and James (Lynn) Clark of Memphis, TN; nieces and nephews: Jeffery (Julia) Clark, Donald (Jackie) Clark III, Seth Clark, Clay Clark, Thomas (Tonya) Reed, and Emily (Jesse) Fortner; great nieces and nephews: Caleb, Tetiana, Cadynce, Donnie IV, Colbie, Damon, Amber, Gabbi, Noelle, and Jeanne; special friends: Kathy, JoAnne, Pearl, Melody, Mary, and Sue; and her beloved dog, Mollie. She was preceded in death by her parents; niece, Stacy Lynn Clark; and sister-in-law, Leslie Clark.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, IN, with a funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Private burial at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Valparaiso Nazarene Church, 2702 E. Glendale Blvd., Valparaiso, IN 46383.
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I am going to miss my friend so much! You were such a ball of light and I will always cherish our time that we had bowling together and going to Vera Bradley! My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Clark family during this time. -Katy Gordon
I knew Linda from our Tuesday night Bingo. She always had a smile and a kind word for me. I truly wish I had gotten to know her better. After reading her obituary I see we had so much in common.
God bless you all in this time of great loss and sorrow. -Nancy Samuelson
I will miss you my traveling and adventure buddy! You will be missed! -Susan Luethke
To my friend ,my sister ,my gambling buddy. The time I met you till now was the best moments and such amazing special times we cherished together. Your family is Amazing taking me in as a family member too. I will miss you terribly and look for you often. You and I had plans but now I have to go with your other buddy (Dave) we will miss you always and forever. You are always in my heart my friend. Tell mom and dad hello. God be with you all. RIP. Linda Clark. With all my love. -Mary Conkle
I will miss all the fun we had in school together. I will also miss bowling with you. -Sandra Backstrom
You were the best sister I could ever have you always showed your love and you always cared. Thank you for loving me as your brother. It was a honor to do so. You left this world to soon please say hi to Leslie and Stacy when you see them. I love them and miss them both. I know you are in a better place now and I am happy for you. We will see each other again soon. Till then you take care and have fun at bingo with mom. I love and miss you my sister forever. Always your brother, -Jimmy Clark
