Sheila Marie Clark

Sheila Marie Clark, of Leslie, and formerly of Eaton Rapids, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the age of 66. Sheila was born on February 23, 1953, in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of William and Bonnie Holwig. She was a graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and went on to work for the federal government in Washington D.C. before returning home to work for the State of Michigan in the Bureau of Automotive Regulations, where she retired in 2009. Sheila loved animals, especially cats, and was fondly referred to as the “cat lady” by her friends. She was talented at knitting, cross stitching and needle pointing and would often make baby blankets for many family and friends. Sheila was a regular at the monthly State of Michigan retiree lunches, where she enjoyed the company of her former coworkers.
She was preceded in death by parents and brother, Tim Holwig.
Sheila is survived by her husband of 33 years, John Clark; sisters-in-law, Connie (Rick) Maynard, Jeanine Christman and numerous cousins and extended family and friends.
A memorial gathering was scheduled to be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Skinner Funeral Homes, Eaton Rapids Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society in memory of Sheila. To share memories or condolences, visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.