Billie Clark

Mineral Wells - Billie Y. Clark, 78, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012, at the House of Hope in Wichita Falls, Texas Funeral Service - Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 2:00PM at Clark Gardens with internment immediately following at White Garden next to the chapel at Clark Gardens Billie was born in Fieldton, Texas on June 15, 1934 to Vera and Jewel Buck. She was married to Max E. Clark on September 17, 1950 in Woodward, Oklahoma at the tender age of 16 and after a whirlwind courtship of only six weeks. Billie and Max worked together to build a telecom construction company, C&B Associates. Billie's strength in managing the office and financial aspects of the business complemented Max's focus on construction. The work ethic, quality of work, and people who worked alongside them were facets of the company they loved and were proud of, making C&B a respected leader in the industry. The company was sold in 2000. Billie turned her attention, along with Max, to the creation and development of Clark Gardens, a public garden located east of Mineral Wells in Parker County. Clark Gardens is a gardener's dream exuding the beauty, order, and grace that reflect Billie's creativity and influence. Survivors - Husband, Max E. Clark. Daughters Deborah Clark and husband, Emry Birdwell of Henrietta, Texas and Carol Clark and husband, Mark Montgomery of Bryan, Texas. Grandchildren Lindsey Birdwell of Fort Worth, Texas, Kendall Antonelli and husband, John of Austin, Texas, Kyle Birdwell and wife, Taryn of Keller Texas, Clark Montgomery and wife, Jessica of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Travis Montgomery and wife, Audrey of San Angelo, Texas, and Molly Montgomery of New York City. Great grandsons Kade Birdwell of Keller and Everett Max Antonelli of Austin. Two sisters Lou Eudy of Mineral Wells, Texas and Brenda Young of Meridian, Idaho. Billie was preceded in death by her mother and father, Vera and Jewel Buck, and brother, J.W. Buck. Memorials - In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Billie Y. Clark Education Fund in care of the Alzheimer's Association at 2630 West Freeway, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 or a charity of your choice.