Ann

Clark

Defloria "Ann" Smith Clark, age 96, of Harleton, Texas, went to her Heavenly home on November 6, 2026, in Longview, Texas.

Graveside services will be held Thursday November 12, 2026, at Center Cemetery in Harleton, Texas at 10:00 am with Pastor James Fleet officiating.

Ann was born on May 31, 1930, in Harrison County, Texas, to Charles Edwin Smith and Henrietta Page Smith. Raised in Harleton, she was a lifelong member of Harleton Methodist Church, where she faithfully served the Lord through teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, and actively participating in countless church ministries and activities throughout her life.

She married the love of her life, Jim T. Clark, in 1951. Together they built a loving home and family while remaining deeply rooted in their faith and community.

Ann dedicated many years to serving the public through the United States Postal Service. She worked at the Harleton Post Office from 1973 until 1988 before transferring to the Hallsville Post Office. She retired in 1992 after a distinguished career marked by dedication and service.

In 1997, Ann and her friend, Katie Jones, founded the Busy Bees Quilting Group. Through their shared love of quilting, they created beautiful quilts that were raffled at an annual church bazaar to raise funds for the church. Any quilt orders they received outside of the bazaar, funds were donated to local charities.

Ann's greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind her children: Shelia Clark Lovett and husband Danny, Walter "Dub" Clark and wife Cindy, and Marietta Clark Hill.

She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren: Candice Lovett Legoudes and husband Paul, April Lovett, Georgetta Clark Davis and husband Trey, Brad Clark and wife Allison, Rodney Clark, Bre'Ann Hollingshead and Joey Coon, Lacey Hollingshead and Angel Hollingshead, and Jed Hill.

Her treasured great-grandchildren include Preston Dorbritz and Emmalee Wade, Kendall Dorbritz, Paul David Legoudes, Judson Legoudes, Roxie Clark, Ella Davis, Charleigh Clark, Tanner Leach, Daisy Watson, and Dean Coon.

Ann is further survived by her brother, Larry Scott Smith and wife Sherry; sister-in-law, Judy Smith; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim T. Clark; her parents, Charles Edwin Smith and Henrietta Page Smith; her brothers, Clarence Smith, Henry Smith, and J.T. Smith; and her sister, Cecelia Smith Harber.

Ann will be remembered for her steadfast faith, servant's heart, love of family, dedication to her church, and generous spirit. Whether teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, quilting for a worthy cause, or sharing time with those she loved, she touched the lives of many and leaves behind a legacy that will continue for generations.

A visitation will be Wednesday November 11, 2026, at Croley Funeral Home in Diana, Texas from 6 pm until 8 pm.

"Micah 6:8, God requires 3 things; to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God. “