Modesta M. “Dessie” Clark, 77, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Owensboro on April 8, 1943 to the late S.K. and Imogene Knott McDaniel. Modesta was a homemaker and a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Modesta was very social and loved talking to people. She loved cooking as well.
Along with her parents, Modesta is preceded in death by her husband, Remuis M. Clark, in 1993; and her sister, Joanna Allen, in 2003.
Modesta is survived by her children, Donna (Denny) Mills, Doug (Kelly) Sandefur, Micheal Sandefur, Rene (Jeff) Kuegel; and Jason (Laura) Sandefur; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Rose Aquino.
Services will be 2:00 pm Monday, August 31, 2020 at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, with Father Richard Powers officiating. Burial will follow at Smith-Ratliff Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday, and again from 1:00 pm until time of service Monday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky; 3419 Wathen’s Crossing; Owensboro, Kentucky 42301.
All those who wish to honor and remember Modesta in person at the visitation or service are required to wear a mask for the safety of all those in attendance.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Modesta M. Clark. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Modesta M. Clark and sign her virtual guest book by going to www.haleymcginnis.com.