Mrs. Molinda Elaine Leatherman Clark, 70, of Morganton, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at her residence.

Molinda was born on April 21, 1954 in Burke County to the late Charles E. Leatherman and Celia Ragan Leatherman.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker, and will be greatly missed by her family and loved ones.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Clark, two daughters, Shayne Clark and LeeAnn Norman, one son, Adam Cox and a brother, Randy Leatherman.

Surviving are her three children: Joe Leatherman and wife Donette of Drexel, Shannon Mendoza of Morganton and Travis Clark of Morganton. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Destiny McIntosh, Dakota Clark, Austin McIntosh, Konner Clark and Steven Mendoza, two great-grandchildren, Faith and Star Macias, former daughter in-law, Katrina Coffey and close family friend, Jimmy Thomas.

A private memorial service will be held by the family.

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Clark family.