Shelia Clarke, age 52, of Lake Alfred, FL, died Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Lake Wales Healthcare and Rehab Center in Lake Wales, FL.

She is survived by her husband: Burthan Clarke, Lake Alfred, FL; three Daughters: Paris (Jason) Pitts, Missouri, TX,  Abeni Arie Clarke, Lake Alfred, FL, Cordel Clarke, Greeley, CO; one Son: Ryan Clarke, Lake Alfred, FL; one Sister: Sharone (Rory) Donnette, Waverly, FL; one Brother: Willie (Yvonne) Ford, Navassa, NC; and Seven Grand Children.

Arrangements are being handled by Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL . Viewing will take place at Macedonia Baptist Church, Waverly, FL. at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, August 19, 2022.  Funeral service will be at First Baptist Church, 280 E. Pierce Street, Lake Alfred, FL at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 20, 2022. Masks are encouraged but are not mandatory.