Kaylene Clark, Age 56

Kaylene Sothers Clark, 56, of Courtland, KS passed away at her home peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. She was born to Ralph "Ole" and Beverly (Russell) Sothers on October 9, 1959 in Concordia, Kansas.

She attended Courtland High School where her love for track began, making it to numerous state track meets, winning gold medals during both her junior and senior years. She graduated from Courtland High School in 1977 and went on to run track for two years at Cloud County Community College, graduating in 1979. Kaylene then furthered her education at Kansas State University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Physical Education (P.E.) in 1982.

She was married to her high school sweetheart, Jack Clark, on September 5, 1982 and they recently celebrated their 33rd anniversary. The only thing she wanted in life was to be a mom and was blessed with four wonderful children, Wesley, Thayne, Tyler, and Kayce. Her most recent joy was the addition of her two granddaughters, Kennedy and Jaxi, in 2014. Kaylene was eagerly anticipating the arrival of two more grandchildren in the upcoming months.

Kaylene's passion for teaching and coaching started at the Courtland swimming pool in 1977 where she was a lifeguard and later managed and taught swimming lessons. She began her coaching career at Pike Valley High School in 1985 where she coached for 2 years. Kaylene then took a break to raise her children. She began teaching and resumed coaching in 1990 at Courtland Elementary/Junior High and continued until 2013. Over the years she taught Life Skills and P.E. in addition to coaching volleyball, basketball, and track where she was known to inspire anyone that crossed her path. Her influence and love of working with youth continued through other activities including Pep Club Sponsor, Cheerleading Sponsor, Wednesday School at Church, just to name a few.

Kaylene's life was enriched by being involved in Clark Farms' livestock and farming operations. Some of her favorite things were taking lunches to the field and helping out in the farrowing house with the baby piglets. She also really enjoyed caring for her dogs and puppies. She contributed to continuing her father's legacy at C&W Farm Supply in Courtland by working as bookkeeper and part owner alongside her brother, mother, and son. She was a lifelong member of the Courtland United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father Ralph "Ole" Sothers and father-in-law Ray Clark.

Survivors include her husband Jack Clark of Courtland, Kansas, son's, Wesley Clark and wife Cortney, Thayne Clark and wife Lacey and Tyler Clark all of Courtland, Kansas, daughter Kayce Clark and Blake Mayer of Manhattan, Kansas; and a second mother to Michael Loring and wife Leah of Concordia, Kansas, and Shalynn Loring of Scandia, Kansas; granddaughters Kennedy and Jaxi, and two future blessings; mother Beverly Sothers of Courtland, Kansas; brother Jeff Sothers and wife Brenda of Scandia, Kansas; sister Karen Sothers of San Diego, California; mother-in-law Donna Clark of Superior, Nebraska; brothers-in-law Sam Clark of Hardy, Nebraska, Tom Clark and wife Karla of Courtland, Kansas, and John Clark and wife Trudy of Lincoln, Nebraska; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and student athletes. Kaylene will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, compassion, influential personality, selflessness, golden heart, and her smile.

Celebration of Life Service: Pike Valley Elementary & Junior High School, in Courtland, Kansas. Casual dress requested by Kaylene.

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 10:00 am

Clergy: Alessandro Sanford

Private family burial at a later date

Memorials to: In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established and may be given to the family

Visitation: From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday and 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday with family present to greet friends from 5-7 at the Funeral Home

Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900

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