Lorene Clark

In loving memory of Lorene Clark, who passed away peacefully at her home on October 6, 2026. Born on February 26, 1940, in Holly Grove, Arkansas, Lorene was a beacon of love and unity for her family and all who knew her. Lorene was born to Bennie and Allene Henderson, and she carried forward the values and warmth instilled by her beloved parents. Her journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family, and her home was a perpetual haven for gatherings, especially during the holidays. These moments were filled with laughter, love, and the warmest embrace of unity—an embodiment of Lorene’s spirit. At the tender age of 15, Lorene married her soulmate, Lonnie Clark Sr., and together they created a legacy of love and family. She was a devoted mother to her children, Shirley Clark and the late Carolyn Clark, Hattie Mae Powell, and Tony Clark. As a grandmother to eight grandchildren—Todd, Lashawnda, Makeiah, Erica, Latoya, Santricia, Joshua, and Torrence—and a great-grandmother to twelve, she cherished each moment spent with them, imparting wisdom, warmth, and affection. Lorene was preceded in death by her parents Bennie Henderson Sr. and Allene Henderson, her daughters Carolyn Clark and Hattie Mae Powell, her son Tony Clark, her brother Bennie Henderson Jr., and her sisters Earmon Jean Childress and Allene Henderson. Her memory is lovingly held by her surviving husband, Lonnie Clark Sr., her daughter Shirley Clark, her son Lonnie Clark Jr., her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren, her sisters Doris Grayson and Patricia Henderson, and her brothers Quinton Henderson Sr., Cornelius Henderson, and Mark Henderson. Lorene’s journey was not only defined by her familial bonds but also by her education at Holly Grove High School. Her dedication to keeping her family connected was evident in every gathering she lovingly orchestrated. Her warmth, humor, and resilience will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. A service to celebrate Lorene’s life will be held on October 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Apostolic Church of God, located at 6312 S. Dorchester. Friends and family are invited to join in honoring a life so beautifully lived. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice, reflecting Lorene’s generous spirit and heart for giving. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Doty Nash Funeral Home for their compassionate services during this difficult time. Lorene’s legacy of love, unity, and warmth will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. May she rest in peace, enveloped in the love she so freely gave.