Rosella Mae Clark

August 20, 1942 - March 11, 2022

Rosella "Rose" Mae Clark formerly of Ironton, MO, entered into rest on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the age of 79 years, 6 months, and 22 days. She was born August 20, 1942 in Springfield, IL, a daughter of the late John and Viola Warner Wake. In 1959 she was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Whited who preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1979. To this union was born four children; Lois Gail McDonald and husband Ron and William Whited and wife Dona' all of Park Hills; Tim Whited and wife Rhonda of Desloge and Randal Scott Whited of Ironton. In 1982 she married Frank Clark and he preceded her in death. Other survivors include six grandchildren; Emily, Paula, Zachary, Michael, Peyton and Brayden; 8 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, a special sister in law Rose Jenkins and many other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a half brother Laverne Wake, and two half sisters, Pauline Warner and Wilda Wake, granddaughter Kristen Whited and a nephew Justin Justin Knox For many years Rose was a CNA and Med. Tech at the Baptist Home in Ironton. She was a member of the VFW ladies Auxiliary in Farmington. and attended the First Baptist Church in Ironton. A celebration of life for Rose will be held on Thursday, March 17, at 11 AM from Cole Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bart Goetz officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Leadington, MO. Visitation will begin on Wed. March 16, from 5 to 8 PM at Cole Family Funeral Home. .