Helen Carol Clark
December 24, 1936 - October 2, 2014
She loved going for rides and taking in the beautiful countryside.

---

Helen Carol Clark, 77 passed away Thursday (Oct. 2, 2014) at Jones Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Clark was born on Dec. 24, 1936 in Whitesville to Cleon and Marie (Smith) Kear.  She was a 1954 graduate of Whitesville Central School.  She married Jeff Clark, who predeceased her on May 5, 1978. 

Carol worked as a registered nurse for several health care providers over a long career.

Carol is survived by two sons, Terry (Judy) Clark of Whitesville and Troy (Connie) Clark of Andover; one sister, Irene Kear of Whitesville; one brother, Bruce(Murtle) Kear of Whitesville; a sister-in-law, Luella Kear of Whitesville, one granddaughter, Kelly (Shannon) Tilman of Andover; two great granddaughrters, Taylor Hunt and Brynne Hunt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, Allen Kear, Dean Kear and Dale Kear.

Carol enjoyed crocheting.  She was an avid bird watcher.  She loved going for rides and taking in the beautiful countryside, especially when it meant spending time with her family.

There will be no prior visitation.  A graveside memorial service will be held on Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Whitesville Rural Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Chase of Youth for Christ officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover.