Janet Edmonds Clark

Janet Faye Clark passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Daniel Clark, parents, Gerald and Lucille Black Edmonds, in-laws Roy and Vola Clark and four of her husband’s siblings, Roy Clark, Jr., Geraldine Clark, Jolene Marshall and Jack Clark. She is also preceded in death by brother-in-law, Dallas White and sister-in-law, Maudine Clark. Janet was the devoted wife of Jesse Clark for 54 years until his death in 2017. She is the proud mother of Julie Williams (Ernie), Jennifer Lesher, and Jason Clark (Kayla). She is the loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren, Joshua, Jay, Brent, Jeffery, Zachary, Emily, Olivia and Thomas. She is the great-grandmother of two great-granddaughters Paris and Jayleigh. She is also survived by her brother, Jerry Edmonds (Karen), sisters-in-law, Imogene White, Anna Lee Williams (Doyle), brothers-in-law James Clark (Marjorie), Don Clark (Kathy), John Clark (Becky), and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Janet grew up in Crossville, Illinois until making her home with Jesse in Carmi, Illinois. Janet gave birth to her two daughters in Carmi and raised them there until 1970 when Janet and Jesse followed the booming oilfield to Buras, Louisiana. It was there that they welcomed a son and made their home until Katrina came calling in 2005. While living in Buras, Janet was a receptionist at Comet Construction and worked at J & P Drugs. She would later become a homemaker. During this time, Janet lovingly babysat for many Buras residents so they could pursue their professions. Janet loved to quilt and cross-stitch and has left behind some beautiful pieces that the family will always cherish. Janet loved the simple things in life, family, friends, and relaxing at Alice and Woody’s. After Katrina took their home in Buras, Janet and Jesse relocated to Belle Chasse. In 2006, her twin grandchildren were born, and she was able to help with the day-to-day care of them, something she cherished more than anything. In Belle Chasse, she enjoyed spending time drinking coffee at Town View Café, attending sporting events for her grandchildren, and caring for her mother and husband until they passed. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 9 AM until Funeral Service time at 11 AM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Guests should wear masks and keep condolences brief due to the current pandemic conditions. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .