Wanetta Jean Clark, 81, of Richmond, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Valley Manor and Rehabilitation Center in Excelsior Springs.

Wanetta was born on October 15, 1940, in Missouri, the daughter of Willie and Clara O'Dell.  She was united in marriage to Russell Dean Clark; they later divorced.  To this union, her two sons were born.

Survivors include: two sons, Billy Clark and Thomas Clark, both of Richmond; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Marvin Clark, and sister, Annabelle Cunningham.

Wanetta was an assembly worker for several area manufacturing companies.  She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clark Cemetery Trust Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Celebration of life will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the VFW in Richmond.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Wanetta with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .