of Mustang, OK
November 3, 1940 - February 26, 2026
Elsie Joann Clark, affectionately known as Joann, left this earth peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
She was born on November 3, 1940, in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Dallas Clifton and Edith Juanita Wells Smith.
In 1958 she married Curtis Lyle Clark and together they filled their early years with family and travel. Some of Joann's fondest memories were her travels with Curtis to South America and Argentina. She loved going to Shriners conventions with her husband. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and retired as a purchasing agent from Phillips Community College in Helena, Arkansas. Joann moved to Mustang, Oklahoma in 2019 and was a part of Laurel Springs Adult Community where she stayed busy playing cards, dominoes, going on field trips, and participating in community events where she often brought her banana pudding. She was loved by many there ad will be truly missed.
She mentioned a few of the greatest inspirations in her life as being Hazel Taylor, Fern Quattlebaum, Betty Waldon, Pat Wheeler and Mary Jo Burks. She said if she could live her life again, she would learn how to swim.
The family expresses deep gratitude to the 8Th floor nursing staff at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City for the compassion, kindness, and dedication they had for Joann.
Joann is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Lyle Clark; sister, Sarah Hitt; one grandson, Curtis Payton Clark.
She is survived by two sons, Curtis Clifton Clark (Andrea) of Helena, Arkansas and Mitchell Lyle Clark (Fran) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, J.R. Brown (Amanda), Robin Mathisen (Clay), Dorothy Ray (Derek), Callie Hurst (Parker), and Tinsley Clark (Peyton); nine great grandchildren and numerous friends who loved her.
Joann wants her family to remember her for being a loving mother.
A graveside service honoring the life of Elsie Joann Clark will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior at 10:00 a.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. Interment will follow the service. Pastor Ken Elliott will officiate.
Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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15 Condolence(s)
Steve Jones
Monday, March 9, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
Leonard and Cindy Hanley Hartsfield
Friday, March 6, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom, Joann was always such a sweet lady. Praying God's peace and comfort be with all of her family.
Leonard and Cindy Hartsfield
Ernest Todd
Thursday, March 5, 2026
My family sends their Condolences to Joann's family
Evelyn Griffin
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Cliff and Mitch I am very sorry for your loss. Joann was a very sweet and wonderful lady.
Barbara Mansell Johnson
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
As many words as they are in the dictionary, they still fall short in adequately describing JoAnn.
She was courageous bold, kind, intelligent, tenacious, and a friend to all. For within her tiny frame stood a giant of a woman. She was extraordinary.
Although she had many physical difficulties, - she always bounced back so she could return to her community of friends that she loved.
Rest in Peace Lady J. I love you.
Mona Gregory
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Cliff and Mitch, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Anytime I saw her she always had a smile and kind words! I so enjoyed visiting with her. Prayers for you both and your families for comfort.
Deane Taylor
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Holding all of you close in my heart and prayers. I will be thinking of you tomorrow and will be there in spirit.
Absolutely loved her and have such wonderful memories of her to keep forever!
Danny and Roxie Wilson
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
So sorry to hear about Ms. Joann, I have fond memories of her growing up. Sending prayers and hugs to all of you.
Roxie Heidelberger Wilson
Stacy Speck
Monday, March 2, 2026
I will miss your smile every day. I love you little lady.
Josie Brown
Monday, March 2, 2026
Will miss you sweet lady.
Glen Estes
Monday, March 2, 2026
Cliff and Mitch, so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families.
Charles Wright
Monday, March 2, 2026
My wife, Janet was an acquaintance with Joanna, they were talking about what Curtis Was working in Texas in the oil pipe business. My wife told her that my husband done that in Lousiana, she told my wife to tell me to go out to the farm & talk to Curtis about a job, the rest is history. The Clark’s were a great family to work for
Bettyzane Wenzel
Monday, March 2, 2026
Joann and I met when we were both students at P C. She was a lovely lady and friend to me. Prayers to the family .
Yvette Robertson
Monday, March 2, 2026
I had the privilege of working with Mrs. JoAnn at the college. She was always so kind and gracious to me. When she retired, I truly missed her presence. She carried a warmth and gentle spirit that made a difference. May her family feel surrounded by love, comfort, and strength in the days ahead.
Rhonnie Burks Crowley
Monday, March 2, 2026
Boys - I could write a book of great memories from our childhood with your folks & mine beginning on Cedar Drive and taking us all over … your Mom was absolutely THE best friend to my parents and then me … she was sweet and kind in the way that most of us can only wish to be because that was what was in her heart. Keeping you all in my prayers and in my heart. Much love -