Ronda Ann Clark

Ronda Ann Clark, 59, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida passed from this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. She was born in Jonesboro on March 21, 1959 to Ronald and Shirley Clark. Ronda received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education from Arkansas State University and she received her Master’s and Specialized Degree from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She will be remembered for her silly personality and her loving spirit. Ronda was an amazing teacher and was beloved by her students. She enjoyed lightning and thunderstorms, walking on the beach, shopping, and going out to eat. Family was the most important aspect of Ronda’s life, especially her children and grandchildren. Ronda is preceded in death by her dad, Ronald “Buddy” Clark; and grandparents, Claude and Jewel Hawkins.

Ronda is survived by her son, Panama Justin Craig of Russellville, Arkansas; daughters, Kristin Ann Clark and Cassandra Lynn Craig both of Land O’ Lakes, Florida; mother, Shirley Ann Clark of Land O’ Lakes, Florida; brothers, Patrick Lee Clark (Carolyn) of Pleasant Grove, Arkansas and Phillip Anthony Clark (Kathy) of Keller, Texas; sister, Christina Huffman (Donald) of Brookland; grandchildren, Katelynn, Aden, Jacob, Tré, Christopher, Kierra, Kingston, Marley, and Angelica. Ronda also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, friends, and her faithful canine companion, Gracie.

The visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Emerson Funeral Home with James Moore officiating. The burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery with the active pallbearers being Donald Huffman, Seth Hamilton, Drew Landry, Bill Downs, Danny Short, and Zac Short.