Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Clark

Anne Elizabeth “Annie” Clark, 18, of Muncie, passed away along with her sister, Caroline on Friday, January 2, 2015 in Cayuga, Indiana. She was born August 7, 1996 in Muncie, a daughter of John and Jill (Bailey) Clark.

A senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, Annie was a four year varsity cheerleader, two time all American cheerleader, a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, student council, Mentor Program, class secretary, special project chair, youth correspondent for the Delaware County PRIDE Program, senior class youth representative for Campus Life, member of Hazelwood Christian Church, and the church choir. She participated in summer missions and youth activities, and was a member of the United States Pony Club.

Annie was an old soul, who had many convictions and stood up for what she knew was right. She was kind to all people from children to the elderly. She loved animals and was a scholar. Everything was by the book and she did what she did for a reason. She was a role model to everyone who met her. She was gracious and well mannered. She was sensible, honorable and full of life.

Annie was in line to be the Salutatorian for her graduating class. Her best friend, Kelsey Harrington, who was third in class, will move into the Salutatorian spot, sharing it in memory of Annie.

Annie was blessed with many friends, including her boyfriend Ethan Lee of Cayuga, Indiana, who survives. What Annie admired most about Ethan was his contagious, happy spirit.

She is survived by her parents John and Jill (Bailey) Clark, sister Gwendolyn Clark at home, one brother, and his family, Justin and Chelsee Journay, and their daughter Meya, of Muncie; paternal grandparents, Dale and Mary Clark, maternal grandparents, Jim and Nancy Bailey, all of Muncie; two aunts Kim (Ed) Soots of Fountain City, and Julie (David) Bowers of Indianapolis; one uncle, Mike Clark of Houston, TX.

She was preceded in death by maternal and paternal great grandparents, including (Granny) Dorothy Bailey.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at Hazelwood Christian Church in Muncie with the Reverend Diane Zehr officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery in Muncie. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to The Annie and Caroline Clark Memorial Fund, at any First Merchants Bank location. Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .


~~~~The Clark family would like to thank everyone for the tremendous support and prayers during this difficult time. They truly “ feel the love.” Please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

When arriving at Hazelwood Christian Church, please enter off of University Avenue and exit via the Beechwood Avenue exit behind the fellowship house. There are a limited number of spaces available at Hazelwood, so overflow parking will at First Presbyterian Church Riverside. This parking lot is located behind 1st Presbyterian and be can accessed from Riverside Avenue or New York Avenue. MITS will provide a shuttle from 1st Presbyterian and back during visitation from 2:00pm to 8:00pm.

The Clark Family is requesting that all letters and cards be mailed to Hazelwood Christian Church at 1400 West University Muncie, Indiana 47303. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com . A memorial fund has been established at First Merchants Bank. Anyone wishing to make a donation to "The Annie and Caroline Clark Memorial Fund" can do so at any First Merchants Bank location or at Hazelwood.