Mary Joanne Clark

April 8, 1928 - November 16, 2015

Mary Joanne Clark of Grand Ledge, MI, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on November 16, 2015. She was born April 8, 1928 in Lansing, Michigan to the late James and Marion McLeod. Joanne was the ultimate wife, mother and keeper of her lovely home. She took pride in her family and always kept a warm and welcoming home for those she loved and her many wonderful friends that visited often. She had kind words for everyone and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She married Tom on August 2, 1947 and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2009. Together they had five children who mourn her death: Christina (Richard) Martzke, Mark (Jaye) Clark, Melissa (Tom) Carrow, Tricia (Pat) Johnson and Amy (Nate) Foltz. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; siblings, Natalie Dobat, James (Mitzie) McLeod; sisters-in-law Marlene McLeod, Ursula Clark, Marcia Kreuger, Marlene Hilton and many loving nieces, nephews and her pet, “Kitty”. The family would like to thank her wonderful neighbors and helpers: Bonnie Cherry, Jerry and Judy Kenney, Denny and Pat Schartzer, who loved her as we did. A funeral service will be held Monday, November 23, 2015, 11:00am at Trinity Episcopal Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 with The Reverend Richard D. McKenzie, Officiating. Interment will follow at Delta Center Cemetery, Delta Twp., Eaton Co., MI. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-4:00pm at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Episcopal Church or the Grand Ledge Garden Club, 610 Green St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837.