Patsy Clark (Tulia)

Pasty Clark, 88, of Tulia passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 24, 2025 in the Tulia Methodist Church, 119 North Briscoe Avenue, Tulia, TX 79088 with Pastor Harold Drake officiating. Funeral services are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the funeral home.

She was born on April 13, 1937, in Wheeler, Texas, to Coy Murphey and Louise (Hale) Ast. Patsy’s early years were spent traveling with her father, a dedicated construction worker, until she settled in Shamrock for her last two years of high school. She proudly graduated from Shamrock High School in 1955. On December 23, 1956, Patsy married David Clark, and together they created a loving home in Amarillo before relocating to Tulia in 1972. Throughout her career, Patsy worked for Baldwin Rucker CPA and later made her mark at Mid Plains Telephone Corporate, where she rose to the position of office manager before retiring. Patsy was a vibrant community member and found joy in various hobbies after her retirement, including participating in the Tulia Bowling League, where she traveled throughout the country to showcase her skill and passion for the sport. A devoted grandmother, she cherished her time with her grandchildren and took great pride in her porcelain doll collection. Her indomitable spirit was encapsulated in her favorite phrase, “Patsy can do it,” which reflected her strong-willed and independent nature.

Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, David Clark and her daughter, Vera Lynn Clark. Patsy is survived by her daughters, Vicky Patton and husband Sherrol of Tulia and Konnie Washington and husband Bruce of Tulia; her son, Brent Clark and wife Elaine of Amarillo, her grandchildren, Ethan Patton and wife Melissa of Happy, Rachael Lancon and husband Christopher of Hankamer, TX, Jayton Washington and wife Andrea of Burleson, TX, Koby Washington and wife Bridgette of Amarillo, Dailey Washington of Amarillo, Katelyn Dodson and husband Kam of Perryton, Hannah James and husband Carter of Kennesaw, GA, Bethany Clark of Pearland, TX and Hudson Clark of Amarillo and eleven great grandchildren.