Trudi Jane Pavlicek, 69, died Thursday, July 16, 2026 in Liberal.  

She was born Dec. 31, 1956 to Alvin Buford and Norma O'Dell (Gillespie) Clark.

She married Kenten  'Ken" Pavlicek March 16, 1973. He preceded her in death Dec. 8, 2022.      

She worked for more than 10 years at Liberal Gasket before working for J&R Sand & Gravel for eight years. She then worked at Liberal Area Radiator until she retired in 2018.

Survivors include son, Josh Pavlicek and wife, Kristyamber; brother, Brian Clark and wife, Mary; grandsons, Lane Pavlicek and Cale Pavlicek; granddaughters, Ella Pavlicek and Josie Pavlicek; niece, Katelyn Clark; and nephew, Collin Clark.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Sherry Renea Clark.

• There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel in Liberal.

Condolences may be left at millermortuary.net.