Ollye Davenport Clark, 94, of Louisville, KY (native of Greensburg), daughter of the late Charles Edward “Horton” Davenport and Leora Frances Moran Davenport, was born October 11, 1929 in Greensburg, KY and departed this life on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Louisville, KY.
Ollye was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Growing up on a farm during the Great Depression, Ollye was a hardworking, strong, outspoken, independent person. She was a Kentucky Colonial, and very active in politics. Along with her husband, David, she helped establish Iroquois High School in the Beechmont neighborhood. Ollye was an active member of Epiphany United Methodist Church, where she graciously served for many years. She was an amazing and caring person who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, David Joseph Clark; a son, Joseph R. Clark; a brother, Carlos Davenport; and a sister, Mary Hazel Cross.