Longtime Adrian Resident Shirley Mae Ward Clark Dies at 79

Clark was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served as an Advancement Chairman for the Boy Scouts.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Shirley Mae Ward Clark, a 79-year-old resident of Adrian, Michigan, passed away on March 4, 2026, at Springcreek Rehabilitation Center. She was born in 1946 in Medina Township, Hudson and had lived in Adrian since 1984. Clark was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had been an Advancement Chairman for the Boy Scouts.

Why it matters

Shirley Mae Ward Clark's passing marks the loss of a long-time community member who was actively involved in local religious and youth organizations. Her death highlights the changing demographics and community dynamics in Adrian as residents like Clark, who have deep roots in the area, pass on.

The details

Shirley Mae Ward Clark is survived by her two sons, Rodney Eric Clark and David Gene Ward Clark, as well as her brother, Donald Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Clark Jr., her parents, and her brother Larry and sister-in-law Jean Ward. Funeral services will be held on March 9, 2026, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with visitation on March 8 and the morning of the service.

  • Shirley Mae Ward Clark passed away on March 4, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • Visitation will be on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The players

Shirley Mae Ward Clark

A 79-year-old resident of Adrian, Michigan who was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served as an Advancement Chairman for the Boy Scouts.

Rodney Eric Clark

One of Shirley Mae Ward Clark's two sons.

David Gene Ward Clark

One of Shirley Mae Ward Clark's two sons.

Donald Ward

Shirley Mae Ward Clark's brother.

Leonard Clark Jr.

Shirley Mae Ward Clark's late husband.

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The takeaway

Shirley Mae Ward Clark's passing marks the end of an era in Adrian, as a long-time community member with deep roots in local religious and youth organizations has died. Her death highlights the changing demographics and community dynamics in the city as residents like Clark, who have been fixtures in the area for decades, pass on.