MARTHA ANN (CRISS) CLARK, 81, of Terre Haute, IN passed away at 6:45 A.M. Friday, September 20, 2024 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
She was born April 20, 1943 in Linton, IN to Harvey Criss and Anna Mae (Bartlett) Criss.
Martha married Melvin “Mel” Clark on December 24, 1966 and he passed away on December 2, 2017.
Survivors include her children, Brian D. Clark of Jacksonville, FL, Bradley A. Clark (Amanda) of Jacksonville, FL, Brandon K. Clark of Hollywood, FL, Bryce A. Clark (Bita) of Jacksonville, FL, Sara A. Clark (TC) of Terre Haute, IN, Carrie A. Clark of Terre Haute, IN, Carolyne M. Clark of Terre Haute, IN, Tiffany L. Worrell (Landon) of Clinton, IN, Brandon A. Clark (Rebecca) of Marshall, IN; 12 grandchildren; 1 grand-dog; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Curt Criss (Mary) of Lewis, IN, Melva Riggs (Frank); and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 50 years.
Martha was a licensed cosmetologist by trade. She went to beauty school in the 60’s and could quickly give anyone an updo. However, her first job was being a professional mother. She was “mom” to her children, the children she babysat, foster children, and international college students. She was also a grandmother to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, countless neighborhood children, and so many more. Besides loving her family and anyone she unofficially adopted into her extended family, Martha loved to cook. She made food for family, church family, friends, neighbors, doctors, receptionists, and anyone she thought might need cheering up. If there is a kitchen in heaven, Martha will be asking for Wolfgang Puck pots and pans, and she quickly start preparing a feast.
Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 South Meridian Street; Jasonville, Indiana. Visitation is scheduled from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. Friday, September 27, 2024 at
Friendly Grove Baptist Church. Funeral Services are Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2 P.M. with visitation from 12 P.M. until the time of service at Friendly Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Ethan Smith officiating.
Interment will be at Friendly Grove Cemetery in Lewis, IN.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Martha to:
Greenwood Baptist Church 2422 S. 1st St. Terre Haute, INaute 47802
Chances & Services for Youth (CASY) 1101 S. 13th St. Terre Haute IN 47802 Attn: Kathleen
https://casyonline.networkforgood.com/projects/228610-kathleen-hamblen-s-fundraiser
St. Pat’s Soup Kitchen 1807 Poplar St. Terre Haute, IN 47803
https://osvhub.com/saintpat/giving/funds
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