Beth Ann Clark, 42
Beth Ann Clark, 42, of Pomeroy, Ohio passed away from her earthly life and entered our Father’s Kingdom on October 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family after complications related to Cystic Fibrosis.
Beth was born on December 29, 1973 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Alva and Karen (Bierhup) Clark. Beth was preceded in death by her Father Alva on August 25, 2016. Beth has surviving siblings Tara (John) McClintock, Matt (Melissa) Clark as well as Mark (Linda) Clark, Laura Thomas, Jennifer Clark and Natalie Morehead. She is also survived by a special friend Ryan Creveling. Beth’s also the sweet and silly Aunt Bethy to Adra McClintock, Brenna McClintock and Audrey Clark.
The 1992 graduate of Meigs High School was a proud member of the Meigs High School Marching Band and Marauder Guard. Music was a defining characteristic of Beth’s personality from Kenny Chesney to her beloved Gas House Gorillas and everything in between. After high school, Beth pursued her love of biology at the University of Rio Grande to become a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Beth spent many fruitful years working in a variety of medical settings, balancing the ups and downs of healthcare while experiencing her own medical challenges. She managed to do this with her characteristic smile and infectious laughter. As Beth’s medical condition progressed, she was unable to continue working in the lab at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. This was a difficult time for Beth. As she searched for her purpose, she found that she was able to give back to the community by volunteering in various capacities at the Mulberry Community Center in Pomeroy, Ohio. Beth also spent a short time working at the Court Street Grill in Pomeroy, Ohio where she exercised her gift of gab while feeding her need to experience live music. She made many friends near and far during this time of her life. A particular special relationship she forged during her time at the Court Street Grill was with Ryan Creveling. They worked together and eventually became each others rock over the last 4 years. Ryan stood by her side throughout the ups and downs and was at her side as she released earthly bounds. The last year has been a particularly difficult one for Beth. Many doctors appointments, hospital visits and skilled nursing facility stays swallowed up the last 10 months leaving only brief moments of normalcy for her soul that longed for a break from it all.
Having been the beneficiary of the nationwide organ donation network, Beth was an advocate for the Donate Life Ohio organization. As an active participant, Beth engaged in open forum discussions, sharing her story with audiences and individuals alike. Despite her willingness to share her organs upon her passing, Beth was unable to participate in giving the gift of life. As a small consolation, Beth was able to give back to the medical community that gave her nearly 13 more years of life by participating in the Cleveland Clinic’s Foundation’s Body Donation Program. Upon completion of the research requirements for this program, we will hold a final celebration service. Date and time for this final service will be determined at a later date. Presently, we will hold a memorial service on October 22, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Bartee Photography Studio, 212 E. Main Street, Pomeroy, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, Beth would appreciate memorials to be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org), Donate Life Ohio (www.donatelifeohio.org) or The Mulberry Community Center. Also as a tribute to Beth, please consider becoming a registered organ donor.
The family would like to take a moment to thank all of the kind and caring staff at Overbrook Center, Pleasant Valley Hospital, Holzer Hospital Gallipolis and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation who saw Beth through her final days.
