Ruth Shoemaker Clark Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Shoemaker Clark of Harlan, Kentucky, who passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruth Shoemaker Clark or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bill Shoemaker and Ethel Shoemaker (Gilbert); her siblings, Zella Messer (Shoemaker), Faye Gibson (Shoemaker), Herbert Shoemaker, Elmer Shoemaker, Bentley Shoemaker and Jimmy Allen Shoemaker; her husband Bill; her son Tommy Wayne Clark; her brother John Henry; and her cousin Linda Clark.
She is survived by: her siblings, Billie Sue Disney (Shoemaker), Shannon Brashears (Shoemaker) and Charles Shoemaker; her grandchildren, William Todd Clark, Christopher Lee Clark and Rebecca Ann McQueen; her great grandchildren, Taylor Clark, Gavin McQueen and Dylan McQueen; her daughter-in-law Shirley Clark; her niece Joyce Bledsoe; and her friend Betty Lewis. She is also survived by nieces and nephews; many extended family members and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Loyall Funeral Home (104 Wilkerson St, Loyall, KY 40854). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
