of Shirley, AR
October 26, 1960 - February 29, 2020
On October 26, 1960 at Conway Regional Hospital in Conway, AR, we were blessed with a baby girl (4 lb. / 11 oz.) and was given the name, Lorri Ann Clark. From that day until Saturday, February 29, 1:06am Lorri has blessed us all with her beautiful smile and her spirited heart! Lorri has touched so many lives in so many different ways. Lorri's life seems so short to us, but those who were touched by her love of life understood that the quality of existence far exceeded the quantity of time in which one lives. Her beautiful smile, tiny strong hands, and wonderful heart brought so much joy to us.
Although Lorri was deaf and had physical struggles at times, she showed us all how to be courageous even when life could be difficult and reminded us of the preciousness of life. She loved to rock and coo all babies around her; even the ones in the shopping carts at Walmart or sitting at Taco Bell eating lunch. She could make them laugh and calm their cries and fears.
She kept her apartment upstairs in immaculate shape. She liked everything in its place and loved to decorate for Christmas. She loved to crochet, work puzzles, and chat/text with her family and friends on FaceTime and her video relay home phone.
Lorri attended Arkansas School for the Deaf in Little Rock from 1966-1980. Lorri loved going to church at Antioch General Baptist Church in Fox, AR and hold all the new babies. She loved going to the Shirley, Fox, and Clinton basketball games. She actually even attended a few Razorback games and did she ever root for those Hogs. If you were standing outside on her porch at home and she was watching a game; you knew she was calling them Hogs! She attended the Van Buren Co. Special School in Choctaw, AR and loved going on their day trips and visiting with all her friends. In Little Rock she worked at a Food Pantry Ministry with Charity Community Church.
Lorri is survived by her loving parents, Roy Dale and Jereta Huie Clark of Shirley, AR; sister Kimberly Fenley Trice (Clarence) of Little Rock; nephews, Matthew Fenley (Jo, Arley, Wyley, and Oakley Bird), Mark Fenley (Katie and Payge), and Luke Fenley (Hanna, Emma, and Kylee) of Quitman. Lorri is also survived by aunts, uncles, many cousins and thousands of friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hebert and Otha Clark of Shirley, AR; Layne and Lois Huie of Clinton, AR, and a brother, David Wayne Clark of Shirley, AR.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Conway Regional Hospital CCU, Dr. Vicki Stancil and staff, Dr. Kevin Heath and staff, and Dr. Mary Jo Shaver and staff for their years of care, compassion, and love.
Visitation Service will be from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, March 2 at Roller McNutt Funeral home in Clinton, AR.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, AR on Tuesday, March 3 at 1 pm. Burial will be at Weaver Cemetery, Shirley, AR.
Following the burial a Celebration Fellowship honoring Lorri's life will be at the Outreach Center (Antioch General Baptist Church) in Fox, AR. Lorri's kind of meal will follow. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Van Buren County Special School in Choctaw, AR
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26 Condolence(s)
karla smith elliott
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
I will keep the Huie and Clark families in my prayers.
Wendell & Juanema Hinesley
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Roy Dale, Jerita, and family: So sorry to hear of your loss of Lorri here on earth. It's always sad when someone we love is no longer with us, but we do know that in her case, our loss is Heaven's gain! We enjoyed getting to know Lorri while we were in AR. She was always happy and smiling--I think she loved everybody :-)...and everybody loved her in return! Such pleasant memories of a wonderful, courageous, happy, & loving daughter you must have. Our sincere sympathy, Juanema & Wendell
Leon Adams
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Edwina and I are praying for your comfort and peace! We ar3 so sorry for your loss!
Brian Gray
Monday, March 2, 2020
Love you and will always miss you, cousin Lorri.
Charles and Glenda Smith
Monday, March 2, 2020
Heaven needed another angel.
United Pentecostal Church of Fox
Monday, March 2, 2020
To Bro.Roy Dale and Sis.Jerita and family,May God hold you in the palm of His hand and His peace follow you all the days of your life.
Rev. Dr. Tony Griffin
Monday, March 2, 2020
I was saddened to hear of Lorri’s death. She has been a light for so many. Know that the Griffins are giving thanks for her life, and we are praying for you.
Nikki Brown Chambers
Monday, March 2, 2020
I’m so sorry for the passing of Lorri
The family is in our thoughts and prayers
Denise Strackbein
Monday, March 2, 2020
What a special girl! So much spirit and smiles. You will be missed.
All my love
Denise Strackbein
Carla Davidson
Monday, March 2, 2020
Yes, Lorri was a sweet girl,smile all the time, generous and sweet as she can be. I grew up with her at ASD 1968-1980 and girls dorm. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Lorri, you are a sweet angel and fly high into your beautiful Heaven. See you one these days. 🤟âœï¸ðŸ•Šï¸
Deidra Hendrickson McClanahan
Monday, March 2, 2020
I give my condolences to the entire family. Lorri was a special person and will be missed by many.
Bob and Susan Smith
Monday, March 2, 2020
Lorri taught us all how to live life to its fullest. She truly is an inspiration to all.
Rebecca Barger
Monday, March 2, 2020
Lori truly was a blessing to all.
She had a way of making you feel loved and special.
I'm so thankful that God allowed me to know her and call her friend.
I loved her so much.
Kelly Bryant
Sunday, March 1, 2020
I will always remember Lori as one of the kindest gentlest souls I ever had the pleasure of getting know. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed.
Cathy Fletcher RN AR Hospice
Sunday, March 1, 2020
I was only with Lorri one day but oh how I fell in love with her & that precious smile!! I am truly sorry for your loss! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers!!
Reba Rooney
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Lori was a very special young lady prayers to the family
Tina Parker
Sunday, March 1, 2020
You were such a blessing to everyone you came in contact with and always made me smile no matter what kind of day I was having. You will truly be missed.
Joe and Charlene Wallace
Sunday, March 1, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss we are praying for your family!
monte melder
Sunday, March 1, 2020
May your memories give you peace and comfort.
Denise Stone
Sunday, March 1, 2020
To the family of Lori Clark my condolence are with you Lori was very special heart warming she was very loving I will miss her very much
A Avrett
Sunday, March 1, 2020
So sorry about dear Lori. My prayers are with you. Will miss her smiling face and hugs.
Wilburn and Kay Weaver
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Little Lorri Ann Clark was a sweet loveable girl with a lot of personality. We will miss her. Her light will shine from heaven on our neighborhood and the world. Rest In Peace sweetheart. God bless you We love you
Jane Martin Bailey
Sunday, March 1, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Lorri when she was 4 or 5 years old. She was so sweet and smart. I will be praying for you.
Wilburn and Kay Weaver
Sunday, March 1, 2020
She was a sweetheart and we loved her. She was a joy to be around and we will miss our dear sweet neighbor
Tina Darlene (Scroggins) Spradling
Sunday, March 1, 2020
RIP sweet girl Love your smile Go fly high up to Heaven You will be brand new in Heaven Your deaf friend Graduate class 1979
Pamela Brannan
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Loori is so sweet lady. She will be missed by her family and friends. I pray for her family.ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ¤ŸðŸ»