Obituary

Ollye Davenport Clark, age 94 of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Charles Edward "Horton" Davenport and Leora Frances Moran Davenport, was born on Friday, October 11, 1929 in Greensburg, Kentucky and departed this life on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ollye was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Growing up on a farm during the Great Depression, Ollye was a hardworking, strong, outspoken, independent person. She was a Kentucky Colonial, and very active in politics. Along with her husband, David, she helped establish Iroquois High School in the Beechmont neighborhood. Ollye was an active member of Epiphany United Methodist Church, where she graciously served for many years. She was an amazing and caring person who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, David Joseph Clark; a son, Joseph R. Clark; a brother, Carlos Davenport; and a sister, Mary Hazel Cross.

Left to cherish her memory, Ollye leaves behind two daughters, Erica Clark-Coyle, and Patti Ann Clark; two sisters, Gayle Holland of Greensburg, and Genevieve Buckner of Hodgenville; brother, Randy Davenport of Greensburg; special family, Mary Simpson-Cooper, Justin and Mallory Kellerman, and Janet Kallam; many nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and close friends.

Visitation will be held from 2 PM to 6 PM, Eastern Time on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Epiphany UMC, 7032 Southside Drive, Louisville, Kentucky.

The funeral service for Mrs. Ollye Mae Clark will be held at 1 PM, Central Time, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 South Main Street, Greensburg, Kentucky.

Visitation after 10 AM Central Time, Saturday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the funeral service. Burial to follow in the Davenport Cemetery in Greensburg.

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