Etta Elaine Clark, 87, of Summerfield, Florida passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Summerfield, Florida. Born November 7, 1937, in Whitley County, Indiana she was a daughter of the late Paul and Lillian (Heichel) Druley.
She graduated valedictorian at Pierceton High School with the Class of 1955. Etta graduated Manchester College with a bachelor of science degree and also graduated from St. Francis College with a master's degree. She was a member of the Purdue University Heritage Club and a life member of the Purdue University President's Council.
On July 8, 1973, she married Robert Dale Clark in Valparaiso, Indiana. Etta was a counselor in education for 35 years, with 15 of those years in Indiana and 20 years in Wisconsin. Etta has lived in Pierceton, Fort Wayne and Valparaiso, Indiana and also Kenosha, Wisconsin before retiring and moving to Florida with her husband Robert.
Etta is survived by her husband, Robert; brother, Lowell (Susie) Druley; sister-in-law, Jayne Druley; aunt, Mary McConnel; 10 nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Fern (Alan) Clemens; brother, Lloyd Druley; and niece, Cheryl Druley.
Funeral Service will be 12:00 pm, Monday, December 2, 2024, with calling one hour prior at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton, Indiana. Visit www.DeMoneyGrimes.com to send Etta's family online condolences or sign the online guest book.
Monday, December 2, 2024
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DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home
Monday, December 2, 2024
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