Tina Denise Clark, 57, of Columbia, MO, died on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Tina Denise Clark was born on February 14, 1964 the daughter of Betty (Clark) Grantand Thomas Jefferson in St. Louis, MO.  Tina was a 1982 graduate of Mexico Senior High School, after high school she was employed by the Mexico – Handi Shop for several years.  Tina came into this world a fighter who faced many obstacles from the time she took her first breath.  Despite her obstacles she never complained.  Tina truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with family and friends, snacking, collecting family photographs and listening to music.  Tina was a "homebody".  She was an avid collector and enjoyed receiving pictures from family members to display and would dare you to mess with them.  She would show you the pictures explain who they were of and then let you know in a stern voice "You, better not touch them either cause such and such gave them to me."  Her love of family and music shined in her every single day.  She will forever be remembered for her "OCD" of her room, her love for her family, especially her daughter and grandchildren and her love of music.  She will be truly missed.

Tina leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Ronisha Hayes, two sisters: Rhonda (Albert) Jones, Shareaka Craft, all of Columbia, MO. Three grandchildren:  La'Niya Wallace, Za'Kori Knowles; and La'Majay Wallace.  A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Betty (Clark) Grant and Harold Jefferson, Grandmother, Mary Lou Forrest, Sister Joyce Ann Delaney "Tunnie", and a very  special friend, Charles Hayes.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Montgomery City Cemetery in Montgomery City, MO.

Schlanker Funeral Home of Montgomery City, MO, is in charge of the arrangements.