Celebrating the life of
Dorothy Jean Newman Clark
October 18, 1926 - January 10, 2017
Dorothy Jean Newman Clark died on Tuesday, January 10, peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was born on October 18, 1926 in Lubbock, Texas and lived in Texas for most of her life before moving to Savannah, Georgia to be near family.
Jean attended high school in Texas and attended Texas Tech and SMU. On October 5, 1950, she married the love of her life, Courtney Clark. They moved several places with his career at Exxon and eventually settled in Midland Texas for over 50 years. They raised their 2 daughters in Texas. Jean was active in their lives and enjoyed working at the Midland community theatre. Her greatest joys were her two grandsons.
Jean is survived by her husband Courtney of 66 years, her daughters, Sue Ann Hearn, husband Lance, Carolyn Higganbotham, husband Dean and grandsons, Lee Hearn and Clark Higganbotham.
The Family wishes to express gratitude to her extended family of caregivers, Dreamers, Jazmine, Carmen, Moneisha, Anika, Nika, and Phillip. The family also want to thank Dr. Tim Daugherty and staff for their excellent care.
The service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Burial will follow in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Sue Ann and Carolyn - Bless both of you, your dad and your families hearts during this hard time and bless you sweet Mom's soul. I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Forever In The Bond, Annalisa
- Annalisa Matetich Taylor, Houston, TX
Thinking of all of you and remembering the good times
- Jane Dillard, Cortez, CO
Sue Ann, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. I have heard so much about her and I know she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Affectionately, Betty Ann Di Silvestro
- Betty Ann Di Silvestro , Savannah,
Sue Ann and Carolyn - Bless both of you, your dad and your families hearts during this hard time and bless you sweet Mom's soul. I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Forever In The Bond, Annalisa
- Annalisa Matetich Taylor, Houston, TX
Thinking of all of you and remembering the good times
- Jane Dillard, Cortez, CO
Sue Ann, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. I have heard so much about her and I know she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Affectionately, Betty Ann Di Silvestro
- Betty Ann Di Silvestro , Savannah,
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
