Betty J. Clark

Betty J. Clark, 82, North Manchester, IN died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born December 27, 1929 in Wabash County, IN to Wade H. & Ethel B. (Binkerd) Guthrie. She graduated from Central High School, North Manchester in 1947 and atteneded Manchester College. On June 16, 1950 she married Dr. Norman L. Clark. He died January 16, 2008. Betty & Norman were married for 57 years and 7 months. She was a homemaker and a Girl Scout leader and trainer for many years in Vincennes. She and her husband were a host family for two students from Hong Kong while they attended Vincennes University. She was a former member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Vincennes. She is survived by one brother, Richard (Sharon) Guthrie, Goshen, IN and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers and two sisters are deceased. Services will be October 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Peabody Chapel, 400 W. 7th Street, North Manchester, IN. Family & friends may call one half hour prior to services. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. Arrangments entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962. For those who wish to honor the memory of Betty J. Clark, memorial contributions may be made to Peabody Caring Circle, 400 W. Seventh Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Clark family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.