Jo Ellen Boyer, known to many as Jo Ellen Clark, 63, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on April 11, 2026, from a short battle with cancer. Beautiful in life and beautiful in death, she was a devoted Christian, wife, and mother whose lifelong faith in Jesus Christ completely shaped the way she loved, served, and gave herself to others.
Jo Ellen was born on January 14, 1963, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late George Allen and Betty Jo Davis. She had an infectious love for reading and books that she passed down to her children and grandchildren, and her love for the Bible ran deepest of all. She served faithfully in her church communities through small groups and nursery ministry and found simple joy in time spent with her grandchildren. Throughout her life, she made her home a place of constant welcome to people of all nations and backgrounds, open to anyone who needed to belong somewhere. Many who walked through the door never stopped calling her “Mom.”
She was preceded in death in 2019 by her beloved husband, Scott Clark, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage and raised four sons. Richly blessed in recent years with her husband Mark Boyer, she continued to pour herself into the people around her.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Boyer; her four sons and their families: Kirby Andrew Clark (Jennifer), and their daughters Rozz and Patsy; Clayton Joseph Clark (Lana), and their children Camella, Kellen, and Corrie; Seth Michael Clark (Stephanie), and their sons Henry, Dietrich, and Silas; and Nathan Davis Clark (Rachel), and their sons Abraham and Patrick. She is also survived by her siblings John, Todd, and Margaret, and was preceded in death by her brother George.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Fellowship Fayetteville, 3447 N Hwy 112, Fayetteville, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to organizations close to Jo Ellen’s heart: 7Sisters International (https://7sistersinternational.org/get-involved) and the Harvest Church Book Fund (https://harvestfayetteville.churchcenter.com/giving/to/hcc-book-fund).
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Jo had such an influence on my life as a young mother. Though she was younger than I and my children were a bit older than hers, her mannerisms and the way she mothered her children showed me graceful discipline.
Jo was a tremendous blessing to me and my family, especially when Debbie had cancer. She watched our boys many times for us while Debbie had various treatments and procedures. Her sweet spirit was an encouragement always. It has been a real joy to be able to spend the last year or so reconnecting with Jo and Mark. What a joy to know she is at peace and with the Lord!