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Aileen (Bagby) Clark

October 17, 1926 ~ June 30, 2026

Born in: Wichita, Kansas
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas

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Aileen (Bagby) Clark, 99, retired Coastal Corporation (formerly the Derby Refining Company) Executive Secretary, died June 30, 2026.

Aileen was born October 17, 1926, in Wichita, Kansas to parents, Charles Arthur and Nellie Blye (McGinnis) Bagby. She graduated from Wichita North High School in 1944 and attended Wichita State University. On September 1, 1950, Aileen married Robert J. Clark.

Memorial services will be 10:00 am, Friday, July 10, 2026, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.

Aileen is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Nellie Bagby; sisters, Nelloise Blue, Glendene Altomari; husband, Robert J. “Bob” Clark; and granddaughter, Leah Marie Spexarth. She is survived by her children, Mike (Kathryn) Clark, Cindy (Tom) Spexarth, Chris (Debbie) Clark, Mark (Jackie) Clark; thirteen grandchildren; thirty-nine great grandchildren; one great great grandchild on the way.

A memorial has been established with: Good Shepherd Hospice, 7829 E. Rockhill, Suite 403, Wichita, Kansas 67206.

Services

Memorial Service: Friday, July 10, 2026 10:00 am

Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209


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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Aileen (Bagby) Clark 's name.

Good Shepherd Hospice

7829 E. Rockhill St., Ste. 403

Wichita,

Kansas

67206

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  1. Grandma,

    It is impossible to put into words what you meant to all of us. You lived nearly a century, and with those years came a wisdom that could never be taught—only earned. You always seemed to know exactly what to say, whether we needed encouragement, a dose of reality, or one of your perfectly timed witty remarks that could make anyone laugh.

    Thank you for always believing in us and cheering us on through every stage of life. No matter how big or small our accomplishments were, you celebrated them with genuine pride. Your love was constant, your support unwavering, and your presence made our family stronger.

    The lessons you taught us through your stories, your resilience, your kindness, and your humor will stay with us forever. You showed us what it means to love deeply, work hard, laugh often, and treasure family above all else.

    While our hearts ache because we miss you, we are incredibly grateful that we were blessed with all the wonderful years of your love. Your legacy lives on in each of us, and we will carry your strength, your laughter, and your love with us always.

    May perpetual light shine upon you, Grandma, and may you rest in the eternal peace of God’s loving embrace. Until we meet again, thank you for being the heart of our family. You will forever be loved, forever be missed, and never be forgotten.

    With all my love,
    Sarah

  2. My prayers go out to my lovely aunt Eileen Bagby Clark. She was such a sweet, beautiful, kind lady.
    I will never forget my summers on the family farm spending great times with my cousins, uncle Bob and aunt Eileen.
    God bless Eileen Bagby Clark, and the whole Clark family


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