Linda Marie Clark, 71, or Hot Springs, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home on March 30, 2021. She was born June 15, 1949, to O.C. and Leola Gillespie.

Linda was a graduate of  Langston High School in Hot Springs and earned an Associate of Arts degree from Philander Smith College where she met her husband, Marion Clark. The two were wedded in 1973 and enjoyed 33 years of marriage. Later in life, Linda earned a certificate in Early Childhood Education from National Park Community College.

Linda taught school in the Little Rock School District for many years. After the loss of her husband, Linda relocated to Hot Springs to be closer to family. She worked as a substitute teacher in the Hot Springs School District, and ultimately became a pre-school teacher at First Step, Inc., a developmental treatment center for children and adults with developmental disabilities, for 15 years. She retired in 2019. She was a member of Trinity Church in Hot Springs for over 10 years and enjoyed worshiping and serving God's people through the ministry. She was a faithful member of her Sunday School Class and Widows Group.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, O.C and Leola Gillespie; her husband, Marion Clark; and three brothers, O.C.  Gillespie Jr., Eugene Gillespie, and Clarence Gillespie.

She leaves to cherish her memories four sisters, Ora Mae Gillespie Buckner of Louisville, Kentucky; Josephine Reddick, Mary Jean Gillespie, and Talley Gillespie, all of Hot Springs; two brothers Earnest Gillespie of Missouri and David (Gloria) Gillespie of Mt. Juliet, TN; a special niece and nephew, Tammy (Kevin) Blevins - Jones and Corey (Sarah) Jenkins; and a special great-nieces and nephew, Alexus Raymo and Taylor Powell; and a great-great niece, T'Anna 'Miss Pretty Girl' Powell. A host of extended family and friends.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.