Nora Pearl Clark

New Iberia -- Nora Pearl Clark was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, and a native of Riverdale, California, and lived in Fresno, but most recently settled in New Iberia for the last four years. She was a beloved aunt, sister, and spouse. She was an early advocate and Champion for Women. Her accomplishments included a 1952 graduate of Lemoore High School, a Bachelor’s Degree from Fresno State University, and a Master’s Degree in Child Development from Fresno State University. She taught briefly in the San Joaquin Valley. Nora eventually became a dispatcher for 911 Fire Department for California Division of Forestry in Fresno County and held that position for twenty years. As a member of the National Organization for Women (NOW) since 1977, she rose to an esteemed position of President of NOW in California. She was acknowledged for a special award for her commitment and efforts to the goal for Advancement of Women. As a member of the organization Camping Women, she promoted the independent empowerment of women. She is survived by her spouse of sixty-five years MaryLou Toffier, her ex-spouse Jack Genter and two nieces Kimberly and Cheryl. Preceding her in death were her parents Delbert Clark, Sr., Ester Lawrence Clark of South Dakota, sisters, Carol, Bonnie, her brother, Delbert Clark, Jr. Of special note Nora had many extended family and friends here in Louisiana, including Charlene Ruiz Picheloup, Walter Latiolais, Connie Guidry, Angela Vincent Cole, MacKenzie Cole and Nancy Knight. Entombment will be at All Saints Cemetery in Loreauville, LA. You can sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. (337) 369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.