Lou Clark   

   Lou E. Clark, 74, of Lubbock passed from this life on Friday, July 23, 2010 in Lubbock, Texas.  She was the daughter of L. D. “Bud” and Dollie Edgeworth Smith, born March 23, 1936 in Baird, Texas.  She moved to Lubbock in 1949.  Lou had many interests.  She owned and operated restaurants for some time.  She became the first women in Texas to receive the Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year award.

   Lou married W. H. Clark, Jr. on June 23, 1975.  Lou retired from the restaurant business and founded The Frame Mart and Gallery in 1981.

   Lou enjoyed reading, cooking and gardening.  Lou was an avid bowler for more than 50 years in Lubbock.  She loved to travel to state and national bowling tournaments, rarely missing any.  She held many offices in the bowling association.  She was inducted into the Hall of Fame, member Emeritus and life time member of the USBC.  She was a great supporter of Lady Raider Basketball and in years past, the Lubbock Hubbers Baseball team.  She loved traveling with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She had many friends who remember her gentleness and kindness.

   Survivors include her husband, W. H. Clark, Jr.; 4 stepsons, Mark (Deborah) Clark, Ted (Gayla) Clark both of Lubbock, Jim Tryheart of New Mexico, and Gary Tryheart of Nevada; 3 sisters, Allena Mason, Wanda Holden, and Barbara (Van) York; 3 brothers, Richard Smith, Jimmy (Sheryl) Smith and Orval (Anita) Smith; 5 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

      Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Sanders Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Justin Osborne officiating.  Burial will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends at Sanders on Monday evening from 5-7:00 p.m.