Karen Kay Clark, the daughter of Leonard M. Adams and Adeline Mae (Livengood) Adams, was born August 26, 1943, in Red Oak, Iowa. She passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Red Oak Rehab and Care Center, Red Oak, Iowa, at the age of 78 years.

Karen graduated from Red Oak High School in 1960. On July 23, 1964, she was united in marriage to Cecil Clark in Omaha, NE. Cecil and Karen made their home in Hastings, Iowa, where they raised their three children, and in 2005, moved to Red Oak. Karen worked many years for Good Samaritan Society, retiring in 2006. She enjoyed bowling, watching the Game Show Network, and seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; parents, Leonard and Adeline, and her "Pop" Charles Max Allen; three brothers: Donald, Lowell and Bill Adams; and two sisters: Mabel Adams and Charlotte Allen.

Karen is survived by her children: Raymond and Jan Harris of Blue Springs, MO, Mary and Greg Wade of Red Oak, IA, and Ken and Kristin Clark of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren: Matthew and Miranda Wade of Council Bluffs, IA, Emily and Brandon Sward of Council Bluffs, IA, Brian and Jessalyn Wade of Red Oak, IA, Christine Harris of Blue Springs, MO, Stephanie and Cody Whitfill of Grain Valley, MO, Mitchell Clark and Evan Clark of St. Louis, MO; great-grandsons: Preston Wade, Ryker Sward, Collin and Ethan Whitfill; great-granddaughters: Brilyn Wade and Abigail Roberson; brothers: Richard (Jody) Adams of Red Oak, IA, and Leonard Jr. (Karen) Adams of Fort Myers, FL; sister, Janice (Jerry) Jensen of Johnston, IA; and lifelong best friend, Sandy Black; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Funeral Service will be held
Friday, April 8, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak, IA
Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, IA

Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given in Karen's name for future designation.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Karen's arrangements.