of Beebe, AR

December 14, 1944 - November 24, 2024

Yong Cha Clare, age 79, passed away in her home surrounded by love. She was born in Gyeongju, South Korea on December 14, 1944. She married Dotson Clare, the love of her life, in 1964. Yong Cha was proud of her Korean heritage, apparent by the stories she told, her love of Asian decor and her desire to return home to visit.

Her legendary egg rolls were famous and she always welcomed a houseful of friends and family with open arms. She was a master gardener. Anything she planted flourished underneath her care. Indoor plants, outdoor plants, vegetable gardens and beautiful landscaping were all part of her many talents. She loved to crochet and made afghans, baby blankets and scarves for others to enjoy. She was a fiercely loyal friend.

She retired from Land O'Frost where she worked for many years and met precious friends who became family. She was a valued employee and her strong work ethic was recognized.

Yong Cha and Dotson Clare celebrated 60 years of marriage and were a testament to love, loyalty and compromise. Her loving husband preceded her in death earlier this year. Yong Cha is survived by daughter, Brinda Berry (Brent) of Beebe; daughter, Audrey Estes (Ricky) of McRae and cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home at 1 PM Monday, December 2, 2024 with funeral services to follow at 2 PM. Interment will be at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy.

Although she suffered from Alzheimer's, she said it was okay as long as she remembered her family. And she did until the very end.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts of love be given to the Alzheimer's Association in her name. You may find her tribute page at http://act.alz.org/goto/yongchaclare.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com