Betty Joan Clark, 86, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:06 pm January 13, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born May 14, 1934 in Keenes, Illinois to the late Alanson and Mae (Henry) Blake. Betty married Richard Clark on April 1, 1953 and he preceded her in death on August 16, 1988. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon with Mr. Marty Mills officiating. Interment will follow. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.