In Loving Memory of Tara C. Clark

March 17, 1972 , Tara C. Clark was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Mary Clark and Donald Ray Buckner, Sr.

She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Berea Baptist Church where she worked with the Youth Group, as a Greeter and a member of the choir.

Tara was a proud graduate of Green B. Trimble Technical High School class of 1992.

Tara departed this earth on September 15, 2017 and was preceded in death by her father, Donald Ray Buckner, Sr., Stepfather, Dudley Woodard; grandmother, Dorothy Buckner; grandfather, W.L. Clark; brother, Donald Ray Buckner, Jr. (Lil Don).

Tara was known for her vibrant and infectious smile and charming personality. Although small in stature, Tara's presence was huge and her heart was full of love. She made a friend with all she met and never hesitated to express how much she loved and appreciated her family and friends. She was always willing to lend a helping hand or offer a kind word.

She loved her family more than anything and would spoil all children.

Tara's greatest joys was working for the Lord, traveling, playing dominoes, shooting pool and spending quality time with her mother, nieces and nephews.

Left with cherished memories are her mother, Mary Woodard; stepmother, Linda Reed Buckner of Fort Arthur, TX, siblings, Raymond A. Clark, Emmanuel Fontenot of Beaumont, TX, Bianca (Norman) of Fort Arthur, TX, Stephen Jackson of Atlanta, GA, Dawndre' Chanel (Grant Bazile) of Groves, TX, Donnie

(Ashley) Jackson of Port Arthur, TX, Brandy (Jonathan) of Port Arthur, TX, Delores (Tommy) Woodard of Fort Worth, TX, Lisa (Donald) McCann of Mansfeild, TX, Chaka Powers of Crowley, TX, Demetra (Richard) Homes of Fort Worth, TX, Sammy Hardy of Fort Worth, TX, Corey Davis of Forest Hill, TX. A host of relatives and friends.