Natalie Clark

December 17, 1958 - December 5, 2016

Natalie Clark, age 57 of Albia, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016, at her home in Albia. She was born on December 17, 1958 to John and Margaret (Summers) Keyes in Silvis, Illinois. She grew up and attended United Township High School and graduated with the class of 1976. She then attended college in the Quad Cities at Black Hawk College and received her CNA Degree. She was united in marriage to Gary Clark. To this union two children were born, Melissa and Jonathon. She and Gary later divorced. She later moved to Sheffield and met her significant other, Jack Strader. Natalie worked in health care most of her life. She held jobs at several nursing homes in Illinois until moving to Albia to be closer to her family and working at the Oakwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Natalie enjoyed being outdoors, camping, playing Bingo, singing, dancing and especially liked to go fishing. Her real joy in life was spending time with her friends and family. Natalie is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Russel Nora) Clark; a son, Jonathon Clark, her significant other, Jack Strader; two sisters, Connie Wilcox and Kimberly (Scott) Maher; a brother, Rodney (Janet) Keyes and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and John Keyes; a sister, Jody Loveall; two brothers, John and Jeff Keyes; a grandson, Hunter Clark and two brothers-in-law, Mike Loveall and Ivan Wilcox A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia with Natalie’s family present. A memorial has been established to Natalie’s family.