Barbara was born November 22, 1930 in Hinesville, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Marvin F. Clark and Mary E. Burnley Clark.
Barbara married Louis Okoniewski Jr. on July 19, 1954.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by brothers, Marvin, Malcom and Wilton; sisters, Elizabeth Clark Smith, Ruby and Ethel Mae.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Louis Okoniewski of Middle Grove, daughters Louise ( Tom Merrills Sr.) of Lake Desolation, Helen Lum of Sanford, Fl., son Louis ( Charles Harris) Okoniewski of Decatur, GA., Grandchildren, Gera (Stacie) Kittman, Angela ( Nate) Stickney, Amanda Lum of Florida. She is also survived by great grandchildren Ryleigh, Liam and Jaxon; a sister Merle Johnson of Dublin, Fl., and a brother Shelby Clark of Jacksonville, Fl.
There will be no calling hours. Barbara will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s name to the local chapter of the American Red Cross, 74 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs.
