March 3, 1997 – October 26, 2013
Erin Clark, 16, of New Hope, passed away Saturday.
Erin was an outstanding student athlete at New Hope High School. She was a starting pitcher on the varsity softball team. Erin was actively involved in many clubs such as Future Business Leaders of America, Anchor Club, Future Farmers of America, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She was a member of Owens Cross Roads Church of Christ, and an incredible young lady who positively touched the lives of her community, classmates, and anyone who was privileged to experience her infectious smile and amazing personality. Ms. Erin Nichole Clark always lit up the room and brought joy to everyone.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James Clark.
Surviving are parents, Johnny & Lori Clark of New Hope, brother, Jonathon Clark, Jr. of Madison, grandparents, Alice Clark and Claire & Dale Wittschen all of New Hope.
Visitation will be Monday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at New Hope Funeral Home. Services will be held at Owens Cross Roads Church of Christ, Tuesday at 1:00 pm with Bro. Harold Kelly & Bro Justin Pannell officiating. Pallbearers will be Derrick Glover, Brian Largen, Keith Jarrell, Mitchell Brown, George Jones, Barry Jones and Tommy Bush. The body will be at the church one hour prior to the service.
Interment will follow at Brown Cemetery.
New Hope Funeral Home 
Johnny and Lori, Keeping you in my prayers. So sorry for your loss. There is no greater pain than losing a child.
I’m so very sorry for this family’s loss . I don’t know them personaly but would like to send my condolences. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers .
The Lord will carry you through this terrible time. Our Prayers and thought are with the Family. In God grip. The Mowry family.
I am so sorry for your Family Lost… you are in my Thoughts and Prayers .. God Bless you .. Lanny Moore
Alice and family,
My heart hurts for you and your loss. I remember your son from when he was little and did not realize until I saw this notice that this was your granddaughter. I have been praying for you all every since I heard the news not realizing who it really was. Your family has my love and prayers. Only Jesus can heal a broken heart.
Very heavy hearts for the family, my prayers and condolences go out to the family and hope y’all can find peace and comport in this hard time, again very very sorry
My heart goes out to all the family and friends of Erin !…Prayer’s are with all of you. May God wrap his arms around all of you and help you through this very troubling time.
My family sends their condolences. So sorry for your loss.
Rip Erin you will be truly missed i remember when i went to school with you you were the sweetest and kindest person there was like your mom . Its hard to believe your gone but you won’t be forgotten im gonna wear purple for in loving memory of you love your friend Paul Davis
I am Paul Davis’s Mother Tammy Dudley Davis, He went to school with Erin for 4 years and he said that she was so sweet and kind I am so sorry for yall’s lost. May god be with her Mom and Dad and all of the family. Just look up and god will heip you in your time of need. She is in gods hands now and thats a special place to be. If i could i would trade places with her. Where she could stay here and be with all of her love ones but i can’t. But i can pray that god will help each and everyone of you. With love, Yall are in our prayers, The Davis Family
I send you my condolences. I have been and will continue to pray for your family. I pray God will give you comfort, love and strength to get through this sad time. My heart is heavy, but I pray peace over you tonight.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thouhgts and Prayers for everyone.
To all of the family and friends of Erin, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God’s healing grace will get you all through this, and Erin will live on forever in the memories of all those whose lives she touched.
We will always love you and you will forever be missed I love you erin and you were the one everyone looked up to if we needed help r.I.p.sweet girl fly high
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and may you feel God’s comfort and peace during this very difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know your family but the thoughts of the pain that this has put your through has broken my heart. I see where Erin was baptized earlier this year and am thankful that she is in God’s hands walking on streets of gold. Your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori & Johnny,
The sunshine of your lives was a bright ray of sun to everyone who knew her! She was a real sweetheart! I have loved her ever since the day she walked into my classroom at NHES. She was a pleasure to have in class and a friend to each of her classmates. She loved and cared for everyone! What a special young lady she had become. The Lord blesses us all when he gives us the opportunity to love and cherish the past. Your daughter, Erin will always hold a special spot in my heart. Thank you for allowing me to teach her and the chance to enjoy being with her for a small part of her life. May the Lord bless you both with strength, his love, and peace.
Your are in my prayers!
Angie Butler
Erin’s Second Grade Teacher
I am praying for your family she was such a sweet girl I am so sorry for your loss we have y’all in our prayer’s may the lord bless you both with strength, his love and peace. your daughter always had a smile on her face she such a beautiful young lady she loved and cared about everyone!! y’all had wonderful daughter!! keeping in my prayer’s
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter, praying for her family and friends.
Johnny & Lori,
I am so very sorry for your loss, Myself & TA-1 have you and your family in our prayer’s.
If we can do anything to easy the pain, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
All of this seems like a nightmare. its killing me knowing shes gone. i just want to see her again and run across the fields to play. i miss her more than anything. i keep begging to wake up from this nightmare. tonight, it will hit very hard that my cousin is gone. tomorrow will be very hard for our family to put Erin to rest. Thank you to everyone that is praying. We could use all the prayer possible at this time.
Johnny, Lori & Jonathon,
Should not happen that we lay our children to rest. My heart feels for the loss of such a young light. Our thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll. Let me know if there is anything we can do. Wish I could be with you but I am currently in Dugway.
I do not personally know the Clark family. However I grew up in New Hope and have a place in my heart for the entire town. With that said, my heart breaks for this family. I can not imagine the heart break and sorrow the family is experiencing. Many prayers for the Clark family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
We are so truly sorry for your loss. My family sends their condolences.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Mary Carpenter
Lori & Johnny,
We are so saddened to hear the news about your beautiful Erin. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff & Keri Duchock
I am very sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter. Words are never enough to take away the hurt and pain that you feel. Please know that God is very much concerned and feels hurt for your loss. He know the many tears that you cry. Please be consoled by his loving promise of a future Paradise. (Revelation 21:4) Please know that you are in our prayers. (John 5:28)
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, Erin.
May God bring His comfort to each of you in the days ahead.
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Perfect Stranger. My name is Aaron. I was at Huntsville Hospital over the weekend. Once I came into the ER there was a massive crowd of people congregated. I knew this person must be loved by all the people there. It was so surreal and sad to see the pain. I am a perfect stranger but one thing I have in common is. I am a child of God. I know this beautiful young lady must have been remarkable in life. She was on Earth for 16 years but her spirit and gift of making people come together will keep them together forever. I am a parent of sons. I can never imagine the pain but I could only picture the joy she brought to the many in the ER and life. My heart crys a tear for her parents and all of her friends. I watched the young ladies go to the restroom hiding their pain every second while many parents and church members were there praying in fellowship for this beautiful Princess. She must have been an Angel but God has on and she is on the Wings Of Love Forever. Prayers and Respect to the Family of this Angel. RIP Princess Erin.
Johnny, Lori & Jonathan,
Sandy and I are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of your beloved daughter and sister Erin. We didn’t get the chance to meet her, but we can tell from the tremendous community outpouring of care and love that this is one very special young lady. Know that you are all in our hearts, minds and sincere prayers.
Carsten & Sandy Knight
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Young woman killed erin clark, just read her story, it has really touched me in many ways, god bless you all
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