Nadine McNamara-Clark

Nadine McNamara-Clark entered heaven September 12, 2008, at age 60, after losing her battle with cancer. Nadine was born May 4, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY. Nadine moved to the Gulf Coast in 1980. She spent most of her years on the Coast working for non-profit organizations such as The Gulf Coast Women's Center, The Back Bay Mission and the Biloxi V A Medical Center. Nadine was employed at the Beau Rivage Casino for the past 8 years. Nadine also volunteered for the South MS Aids Task Force and as a crisis line operator for several years. Nadine was well known for her laughter and smile, which will always be remembered. Her spirit and her heart touched many people during her lifetime. Those who were fortunate enough to have known her are truly blessed for having had the opportunity to know such an amazing woman. "You were my strength when I was weak. You were my voice when I couldn't speak. You were my eyes when I couldn't see. You saw the best there was in me, lifted me up when I couldn't reach. You gave me faith because you believed. I'm everything I am because You loved me. Nadine is survived by her father, John Leone; her husband of 21 years, Ira John Clark; two sisters, Doreen Leone and Monica Barbella; and her children, James McNamara, Jerry McNamara, Nadine McNamara-Sivori, William Corbett, Jennifer Broumbaugh, Mathew Clark, John Clark and Amy Morgan. Nadine also leaves behind fifteen grandchildren, three nieces and one nephew. A memorial service to celebrate Nadine's life will be held Monday, September 22, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi, where friends may visit from 5 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitalbe donation in Nadine's name to the Back Bay Mission, 1012 Division St., Biloxi, MS 39530.