Alta Mae (Clark) Clark

Alta Mae Clark passed away peacefully in her home on August 3, 2021, surrounded by her surviving children.

She was born August 6, 1937, in Newport, Arkansas to Lucille (Lawhorn) Clark and Leslie Clark.

She is preceded in death by her son Franklin Clark, grandson Christopher Martin Jr, and sister Alta Fae Parsons. Surviving are her children: Gwen (Rickey) Burton, Cathy Clark, Teresa (Scott) Phillips, Randy (Cathy) Fischer, and Trina Clark.

She held many roles in her 83 years that she adored; daughter, wife, mother, aunt, and many unique versions of her blessed role as grandmother including Grandma, Mammoo, Moo Moo. Her legacy of grandchildren includes 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren.

She was known for being very direct, saying what came to her mind, never mixing her words, resulting in many humorous situations. She showed her love through cooking for her family and friends. She also enjoyed quilting, canning, old Western movies, and cooking shows. Fiercely independent and tough as nails, she taught her children to work hard, think for themselves, and take no gruff from anyone.

Funeral service will be held Monday, August 9, 2021, at 2pm at Langeland Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 411 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service from 1pm-2pm with private family time from 12pm-1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be sent to Hospice Care of SW Michigan. To view Alta's personalized web page, please visit https:www.langelands.com