It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elyda M. Clarke of Branson, Missouri, born in Jefferson City, Missouri, who passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her stepmother Juanita Hendrickson; her husband Charles; her son Michael Clarke; and her half-brother Warren Brown. She is survived by : her sons, Steven Clarke (Kathryn) of Riverside and Alan Clarke of Kansas City; her brother Howard "Jerry" Hendrickson of Jefferson City; her grandson Paxton Clarke of Platte City; her great grandchildren, Paxton Clarke, Jr. of Platte City and Devon Clarke of Platte City; and her nephews, Darrell Hendrickson (Rochelle) and Keith Hendrickson (JoAnn).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Pines Community Church (https://pineschristianchurch.com), the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Freeman Mortuary