Joyce Ellen (Burson) Clark passed away early in the morning on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born November 24, 1934 in Marysville, Ohio and was a graduate of Marysville High School.
On March 13, 1954, she married Pearl William “Bill” Clark and settled in Plain City as their forever home. This March would have marked their 70th anniversary.
Joyce worked as an office manager, for a local optometrist, Dr. Jack Fugate for many years. However, her favorite and most impactful position was as school secretary at Monroe Elementary in the Jonathan Alder School District. Being around the children at Monroe and the relationships built with staff members was a true labor of love for her. She helped so many people during her tenure there.
Joyce adored her grandchildren and loved attending their activities and sporting events. She was an active member of the Eastern Star and served the Village of Plain City in many charitable and service activities. Joyce had many friends and was there for anyone, anytime for anything.
Joyce is survived by her two children Andy (Brenda) Clark of Plain City, Ohio and Paula Beth Raymond of Dublin, Ohio. Also, by her grandchildren, Darren (Jackie) Clark of Plain City, Ohio, Jill (Ben) Titus of Fairhope, Alabama and Shannon (Elliot) Klosterman of Annandale, Virginia as well as her eight great grandchildren. She is survived by her three siblings, sister Sue Argo of Marysville, Ohio and brothers James (Jennifer) Burson of New Concord, Ohio and John (Jodi) Burson of Dublin, Ohio.
Joyce is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Pearl William “Bill” Clark and her parents Paul and Mary Burson of Marysville, Ohio. Joyce is also preceded in death by her brother Steve Burson of Marysville, Ohio, sisters Barbara Park of Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Judy Cotter of Marysville, Ohio.
A visitation will take place on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Ferguson Funeral Home 202 East Main Street, Plain City, Ohio 43064. A Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Journey Community Church 11100 Lafayette Plain City Road, Plain City, Ohio 43064 where Joyce was a member; with Pastor Blaine Keene officiating. A graveside service will take place at 2 PM at Forest Grove Cemetery Plain City, Ohio.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Gables Care Facility, Memorial Health, and their staff. Joyce built great friendships with the people there and felt welcomed and loved.
Please visit www.fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com to offer your condolences. Ferguson Funeral Home Plain City, Ohio is honored to care for the Clark family.