Trudi Jane Pavlicek, 69, of Liberal, passed away on Thursday July 16, 2026 at her home

She was born on December 31, 1956 to Alvin Buford and Norma O’Dell (Gillespie) Clark at Atwood, KS.

On March 16, 1973, she married Kenten ‘Ken” Pavlicek at Atwood, KS. Ken preceded her in death on December 8, 2022.

In 1974, Trudi and Ken moved to Liberal where she had worked for ten plus 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. Trudi truly loved people and her door was always open to a friend in need. She enjoyed being a team “mom” and supporting her son and team throughout his childhood and teen years. Trudi also enjoyed cooking and passing down her recipes to her family. She adored her grandchildren and enjoyed every moment with them.

Trudi is survived by her Son, Josh Pavlicek and wife Kristyamber of Goodwell, OK; Two Grandsons, Lane Pavlicek, Cale Pavlicek; Two Granddaughters, Ella Pavlicek, Josie Pavlicek; Brother, Brian Clark and wife Mary of Atwood, KS. (Niece, Katelyn Clark and Nephew, Collin Clark)She was preceded in death by husband, Ken Pavlicek, Father, Alvin Buford Clark, Mother, Norma Clark, Sister, Sherry Renea Clark

There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:30am at the Miller Mortuary Chapel.