Louise Kress Clark

Louise Kress Clark, 88, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Bunce officiating. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Clark was born August 7, 1934 in Saltville, Virginia, daughter of the late Herbert S. and Hattie Anderson Kress. She was a charter member of Marlow Heights Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society, both in Front Royal.

She was married to the late Oscar H. Clark, Jr. for 60 years before his passing in 2012.

Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Ralph and Wayne Kress.

Surviving are a son, Ron Clark and wife Ginny of Glen Allen, Virginia; one daughter, Kelly Clark Wilson and husband Chris of Waynesboro, Virginia; one brother, Bryan Kress and wife Linda of Front Royal; one grandson, Nathan Clark of Hopewell, Virginia; one granddaughter, Elyse Clark and husband Wesley of Westminster, Massachusetts; brother-in-law, Tom Clark and sisters-in-law, Joyce Clark Davis and Dorie Shriver; a host of fondly remembered, nieces, nephews, cousins, especially Jackie and Walt McAuliffe  and Louise’s  companion Brad Haynes.

Pallbearers will be Nathan Clark, Elyse Clark, Wesley Tse, Mark Lalumondiere, Scott Hesson, Sean Marchi.

Honorary pallbearer will be her brother, Bryan Kress.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 13 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Warren Memorial Hospital for taking such great care of Louise.

Memorial contributions may be made to Marlow Heights Baptist Church, 517 Braxton Road, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 or Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation, 351 Valley Health Way, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

  10 comments for “Louise Kress Clark

  1. Wanda Praske
    August 10, 2022 at 11:59 pm

    Very sorry for the family…she was a sweet, kind and talented lady. She loved her Savior, and I admired her strength of character.

  2. Mary Saffer
    August 11, 2022 at 12:14 am

    So very very for the loss of Louise. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Forever in my heart.

  3. Kitty Kirkland Jarrell
    August 11, 2022 at 9:18 pm

    Louise was a super lady. I am very sorry for your loss.

  4. Ellen Innes
    August 12, 2022 at 1:14 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

  5. Loraine Bly
    August 12, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Louise was such a lovely lady. She and I were friends in school and on Facebook. I was looking forward to seeing her at our school reunion luncheon in September.

  6. Sharon
    August 12, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    To the Family of Louise Kress Clark, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a spectacular individual. she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. I know everyone will miss her smiling face. As we have lost a precious life, heaven has gained an Angel.

  7. Elaine
    August 12, 2022 at 11:31 pm

    Sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very sweet, kind person. Last time I seen her was at my mother’s memorial.

    My prayers will be with you,
    Sincerely,
    Elaine (Burt’s Daughter)

  8. Jeanne Ellen Russell
    August 13, 2022 at 5:25 am

    I am so so sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. She was a kind and gentle person who will be miss. Rest In Peace my friend. ❤️

  9. Bernice Davis
    August 13, 2022 at 11:54 am

    Rest in peace Louise .You will be missed. Your cousins the AndersonFamily.

  10. Elaine
    August 13, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    She was a very sweet, caring person. Last time I seen her was at my mother’s memorial (Burt).

    Praying for you
    Sincerely,
    Elaine

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