Dorothy F. Clark, 88, of Moscow Mills, MO, passed away on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at The Cottages at Lake St. Louis.  She was born on Oct. 24,1934 in St. Louis to Charles and Bertha (Hiffmann) Staats.  Dorothy grew up  in St. Louis along with her two siblings: Charles and Bernice.  While in high school, she played in the Drum &  Bugle Corp. In the summer of 1957, Dorothy met her future husband, Gene Clark;  and the couple was married on Feb.  1, 1958.  They were blessed with two children: Phillip and Pam.  After her husband's retirement, the family moved to Moscow Mills in 1998.  Her husband did woodworking projects and Dorothy did tole painting.  She liked to do creative projects and she enjoyed painting figurines.  Cooking and entertaining during the holidays was what she liked to do.  Her family was her No. 1 priority.  Spending time with grandchildren was what she loved to do best.  She had a sweet personality and was a joy to be around.

Surviving are her loving family members:  her children: Phillip (Brenda) Clark of St. Peters, Pam (Keith) McCallister of Troy; her adoring grandchildren: Katie (Andy) Keen, Donovan McCallister, Carlee McCallister and her two great-grandchildren: Sophie Jane Keen and Addie Jo Keen; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 62 years, Gene Clark; her  brother, Charles Staats and her sister, Bernice Steinbeck.

Visitation scheduled from 10a.m. until 12 noon  on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379  (636) 528-8244.

A Memorial service scheduled at 12 noon on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location.

Dorothy was a practical person and told her family:  "In  lieu of flowers, Hug your Children".

Family and friends are invited to sign our on-line guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com