Lydia Pauline "Billie" Bradshaw Clark

Lydia Pauline "Billie" Bradshaw Clark, of Little Rock, passed away in her sleep Friday, October 30, 2015, at the age of 90. She was born in Alexander, Arkansas on June 29, 1925, and was preceded in death by her one and only sweetheart of 64 years, Russell H. Clark, her brother, Donald M. Bradshaw, her sister, Irene Carmen, her father, Monroe Bradshaw, and her mother Lydia Bradshaw. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Ronnie, deceased) Roach, sons, Ronnie (Francine) Clark, and Russell "Rusty" Clark, six grandchildren, Jason Roach and Ron Roach, Jr., Debra Roach McCuin, Lane Scott, Sarah Lee, and Jeffrey Todd Wilburn along with numerous great-grandchildren. Billie was a 1942 graduate of Little Rock High School. Her husband-to-be entered the Marine Corps to fight in the Pacific in 1942, and they were married while he was home on leave in 1944. Billie grew up very poor. She was raised in a two room apartment with her mom, sister, and brother. She owned two dresses. She would wear one and wash and dry the other for the next day. She was extremely frugal all of her life, except when it came to her children and grandchildren. This was exhibited profusely on Christmas Day. Her selflessness to her family cannot be overstated. She was the stereotype of the 1940's-50's wife and mother. A stay-at-home mom, her devotion to her husband, children, and housework was her first priority. Her personal desires and comfort took last place. She was very much a homebody, preferring the comfort of her home and the visits of her family members to any type of travel or entertainment. In the last years and months of her life, the issue that concerned her the most was the time and effort that her family members expended on her care and service. Billie was a member of Tyler Street Baptist Church for over fifty years, where she served in the nursery for decades. She left this life without fear, trusting the promises of her Lord and Savior. Thanks be to God, she is now safely home. The family would like to express special thanks and heartfelt gratitude to the Baptist Health System, especially to DeeDee Perry, her nurse, and to Heather Mistric, who bathed and groomed Billie in her final months. Family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th St. A public graveside will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Roselawn Memorial Park, 2801 Asher Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baptist Health Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glen Road (72210).