Mary Evelyn Clark passed away in St. Petersburg FL on January 17, 2026 at
the age of 88. Mary was born in Emmett, ID on December 21, 1937 and raised in Klamath Falls, OR by her parents Alberta Evans and Rickles Adkins, Jr. After high school, Mary moved to San Francisco, CA where she obtained her cosmetology license and launched a long career as a hairdresser. She also met and married a handsome sailor named Larry and they raised four daughters together, spending most of their lives in St. Petersburg, FL. After retiring from hairdressing, she worked with both Southland Corp and Publix as a cashier. Those who knew Mary often commented on the pride she felt in successfully raising her family. In her final years, she lived happily at Menorah Life which she fondly called her home. When she passed, she was surrounded with family and cared for by Menorah staff who she regarded as close friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lawrence R. Clark, her parents, and her sisters Audrey, Tina and Cleo. She is survived by her daughters, Christine (Dennis), Vicky (Manny), Carol, and Michelle (Bobby), five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a stepson Jon, a stepdaughter Liz (Ron) and a brother Rickles.
Services will be held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell FL on January 27 at 11:15 AM and all family and friends are welcome to join. A second memorial service will be held at Menorah Life in March, and details will be made available at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Menorah Life, St. Petersburg, FL in Mary’s name.
You were a great stepmother Mary and will be greatly missed; but I know you’re back with Dad. Rest in peace 💕
She was a grand old lady. Whom I loved and cherished. I will think about her often, and I will miss her.
I am sorry to all of you to she mom has passed. Chris, Vicki, Carol, and Michelle you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Blessings to the family and those who have cared for ‘Mom’ during years.
To my dear friend Michelle & her family. Losing someone you love especially your mother is so very difficult & heartbreaking. I pray that our Lord will fill you with fond memories and peace.
Sure will miss your mom. I Love her so very much. As you know. So sorry for your loss. I always remember the time I spent with her. Love 💗 and prayers to all her loved ones. She always talked highly of all her family.God Bless all of the family. Barbara Williams ( gift shop). 💐🙏
To the family and close friends of Mary Clark:
I was a volunteer at Menorah life and met Mary three years ago. She was such a nice and brave woman to take a chance on a stranger and allow me to visit every week. Over the three years i learned to love Mary and the incredible woman she was even on days she didn’t feel incredible, especially those days, and after earning her trust can say I’m lucky that she grew to love me too. She would always thank me for my visits and conversation, but I could never quite convey to her how it was me who was so lucky to have met her, and got to hear her stories and learn about her family and life. That friendship is the greatest gift we can give or receive, and because of her I got both.
I can only say I got this privilege for three years and I know for many more of you to include her children and husband, you get to say that you knew Mary for most or all of your lives, and I cannot tell you more than you already know how lucky that makes you. Unfortunately, that also leaves you with a large hole in your hearts at this time, and it is my deepest condolences that I send this to you and yours in this time of great los. I hope that letting you know how much Mary meant to so many people helps to lessen the pain. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your mother/ friends life, she was a large part of my world, and I was proud to be even the smallest part of hers. With all of my love, rest in peace.
Michelle the few times I met your Mom she was a delight to talk with. I’m so sorry for your loss, I know how heartbroken it can be to loose your parents. Your Mom is home with your Dad now enjoying each others everlasting love. I’m sending my love and prayers for you and your family. Hang in there my friend, I’m here for you always.