Nancy Brown Clark passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 3, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. She is already dearly missed by her many family members and friends.
Nancy is a Life Master in the world of contract bridge and truly a master of life. She was a major force in building the success of Gene’s Health Foods where she created the renowned tuna salad recipe that is still served there today. She previously had held the position of Director of Volunteer services at Mercy Hospital for fourteen years.
Nancy graduated from St. Francis Academy in Owensboro. Guided by her faith, she always placed the happiness of others ahead of her own. She considered raising her large family her greatest accomplishment. Her laughter, hugs and exceptional caring made her everything a mother should be.
Nancy was one of eight children born to Ruby and Anthony Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; sisters, Ann Brown, Dorothy Day, Jean Straney, Betty Hicks; and brothers, Tony Brown and George “Dubby” Brown.
She is survived by one sister, Barbara Marcinkowski; sons, Steve Clark (Ronsonlyn), and Chris Clark (Wende); daughters, Wynter Keller, Leslie Phelps (Dennis), and Kellie Von Schipmann; 16 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:00am on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday with prayers at 6:30pm at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation on Friday will be after 8:30am at Blessed Mother Catholic Church.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301 or Owensboro Autism Network, 2400 Friendship Drive, Suite B, Owensboro, KY 42303.
Nancy’s family wishes to give special thanks to caregivers Susan Hall, Stacy Haley, Sharon Ellis, Joyce Stephens, and the hospice care team who together showed remarkable compassion while bringing sunshine and comfort to our beloved mother.