Jonell Scruggs Clark

Jonell S. Clark passed away May 27, 2024, at the age of 84. Jonell was born March 20, 1940, in Montgomery, AL to the late Willie James Scruggs and Annabelle Sturdivant. Jonell was a lover of learning and possessed a wealth of knowledge. After graduating high school, she continued her education earning advanced degrees including her law degree from Atlanta Law School. Her passion for entrepreneurship and health enabled her to have a career as one of the top earners in the global health and wellness company GNLD-Neolife for 39 years. She traveled the world sharing her knowledge and worked to improve the well-being of others mentally, physically, and financially. She was an active member in the community and worked to empower the next generation to use their voice for change. A brief, but rousing speech she gave at an event for Stacey Abrams was highlighted by the campaign because of her tenacity and not missing a vote in the last 60 years. She started a blog called, The Turning Point, to share her knowledge and spark action. Additionally, she founded a women’s group to establish a safe space for women to speak on a myriad of things affectionately called, “Sister, can we talk?”. In her autobiography, From Fatback to Filet Mignon, she detailed the strenuous yet rewarding journey of her life. Sharing her struggles from rising from poverty into prosperity. Because of her experiences with poverty in her youth she always looked for opportunities to give back to the community through donations and teachings on fiscal responsibility. Although she achieved great success in her business, her greatest joy came from being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her children, Dannice Clark and William Clark III (Vivienne); daughter-in-law Charlean Clark; sister-in-law Ellen Sturdivant; grandchildren Shuntesia Dupree, Rashawd Clark, Dunesia Clark, Kirsten Clark, and Christopher Clark (Alex); great-grandchildren Yhari, Jayden, Micah, Zy’Aria, Za’mir, Yah’shawd, Ma’ryahylyn, and Nathaniel. She is preceded in death by her husband William Clark, four brothers, Dennis, Carl, Harold, and Marvin Sturdivant, son Gerald Clark, and daughter Linda Clark. She also leaves behind several very special people in her life, Charles Frazier, Shirley Carmack, Jacqueline Frazier, Weta Bryant, Latasha Drummond, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and friends. Jonell will be remembered for her fierce and unmovable spirit, endless knowledge, love of teaching and caring heart. She has left an indelible mark on the world and will forever be in our hearts. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, 11:00 AM at our South Dekalb Chapel 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy., Decatur, GA 30034. Please express your condolences here on our website. Services entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy., Decatur, GA 30034.

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Jonell Scruggs Clark

March 20, 1940 - May 27, 2024