Lucille Martha Clark, 88, passed away peacefully June 10, 2025, at Azria Woodhaven, in Great Bend, Kan. She was born Aug. 23, 1936, in Larned, to Frank and Pauline (Smith) Philbern. She married Donald Leon Clark Nov. 6, 1960, in Enid, Okla.   

Lucille worked as a Cosmetologist for 38 years. She loved to solve a good jigsaw puzzle or, try her luck at the casinos. She enjoyed time spent with family and friends by playing cards, poker, canasta, and marbles. She was a member of Encounter Church. 

Survivors include daughters, Pam Thomas of Wichita, Kristi Brown of Great Bend; sons, Scott Clark (Lupé) of Tomball, Texas, Rick Clark (Tammy) of Pratt; daughter-in-law, Cindy Clark of Great Bend; grandchildren, Jason Thomas (Melinda), Brett Thomas (Kelsey), Brock Thomas (Hayley), Alexis Clark, Sophie Clark, Lucas Clark, Seth Buress (Lydia), Sharon Buress (Daniel Rodriguez), RyAnn Clark, Chase Clark, Courtney Clark, Dokkyn Heenan; and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Clark; brothers, Bill Philbern, Jim Philbern, Louie Philbern, Ed Philbern; and sister, Louella Ingram.

Per her wishes, cremation has been chosen. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Megan Peterson presiding. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to Lucille Clark Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Rd. 

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, June 14, 2025