Cynthia Clark, age 66, of Ames, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

A Celebration of Life is being planned and will be announced. Condolences may be expressed online at www.amesmonument.com.


Cynthia Lynn Clark was born August 1, 1955, to Bill and Juanita (Grove) Clark. She graduated from Chariton High School, and later earned her certification as a nurse's aide and was employed by various nursing homes over the years.

Cynthia was a caretaker and healer at heart. She possessed a kind, gentle, wise, and caring soul and always seemed able to express the right words at just the right time. She was beautiful inside and out and will be remembered for her fierce willingness to stand up for others.

Survivors include her daughter, Heather (Robert Allen) Clark of Ames; three grandsons, Cassady Yates, Kaden Clark, and Zane Allen; three brothers, Steven Chamberlain of Chariton, Patrick (Terry Ann) Clark of Elkhart, and Gary Chamberlain of Des Moines; and one sister, Terri Clark of Des Moines. She was a second mom to Stacey Clark and many other special nieces and nephews.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her father, Bill Clark; her mother, Juanita Chamberlain; and two brothers, John Chamberlain and Bobby Clark.

Ames Monument & Cremation Center has been entrusted with the care of Cynthia and her family.