Karen Frances Clark, 70, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. Karen was born July 6, 1944 in Conroe, Texas to Carl and Hazel VanEman. She was a lifelong area resident and member of Groves First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Courtney Ray Perkins. Survivors include three daughters, Gina Sarver VanDevender and husband Chad of Vidor, Patti Warren and husband George of Vidor, and Ashley Karen Clark of Orange; one son, Garrett Patrick Wayne DeLaCerda of Groves; five grandchildren, Matt Perkins and wife Miranda, Cameron Perkins, Tyler Boyett, Taylor VanDevender, and Julian VanDevender; three great-grandchildren, Madison, Kaylee, and Marissa. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2015 at Groves First United Methodist Church. Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: The Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, TX 77704.