Ernestine Clarabell Clark, 98, of Princeton, died peacefully Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Princeton Health Care Center.

Born August 28, 1927, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Cauley Edward Hill & Nellie Cleo Bruce Hill.

Ernestine graduated from Princeton High School.  She had worked at Concord College, Barbakow's Ladies Dress Shop, and for over 30 years, worked for Mountaineer Lifeline.

She was very active in life, even at the age of 95, still driving. She loved to play Bingo, going to flea markets, auctions and searching for antiques.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Elgin Clark, three siblings, Gene Hill, Mary Howell & Dena Lucas.

Those left to cherish her memory, three devoted children, Gayle Henderson, Elgin Clark & wife Angie, Gary Clark & wife Tammy, five grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.

Two siblings, Linda Mills and Richard Hill along with a host of nieces and nephews. And a very special friend Dottie Trigg Hann. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Princeton Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in the Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Chris Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends may visit with the family from Noon until the service hour.

Serving as pallbearers will be Craig Clark, Ryan Clark, Eric Groseclose, Blake Groseclose, Jeremy Hilling & Eli Hilling.

Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com . The Clark family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on Athens Road in Princeton.