Alexis J. Clark, age 23, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Alexis Jean Clark, lovingly known as "Lexie" was born May 27, 1996, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Tiffany Clark and Jason Doerfler.  Lexie grew up in Naytahwaush, MN, where she attended head start and grade school.  She continued on to Mahnomen High School, graduating with the class of 2014.  As a young woman, Lexie met and fell in love with Emil Hanks.  Together, Lexie and Emil were blessed with two children, Emilyn in 2013 and later Hendrix in 2016. They were the light of her life.  Lexie started working as a banquet server at the Shooting Star Casino in 2015 and recently obtained her CNA license.  Since March of 2019, Lexie has been employed at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, MN.

Lexie had an infectious laugh, beautiful smile, a huge heart, a million different facial expressions, and could brighten any room she walked into. She was a grateful, humble person, who was proud of everything she had whether it was given to her or she earned it herself.  Lexie was known for her strength and resilience. No matter what life threw at her, she always stayed positive, never dwelling on the bad, but pushing through and coming out stronger. Lexie was a free spirit who loved life to the fullest.  She was down to earth and valued time with friends and family, especially her nieces, nephews, younger cousins, brothers and sisters… always being the "Mother Hen."  Lexie also had a special bond with her mother and enjoyed spending weekends with her Grandma Cindy at Roy Lake and Sunday dinners at her Great Grandma and Grandpa's.  She also loved cats, owls, and of course her makeup collection.  She had her own sense of style and will always be remembered for her "turtlenecks and sweaters."

Lexie was proud of her Native American heritage, being given a name meaning the wind that blows the clouds apart to let the sunrays through. She also enjoyed pow wows, beadwork, and making jewelry.  She was optimistically frugal and loved rummaging for the best deals at garage sales and thrift stores.  In her free time, Lexie liked spending time with her friends, with a cup of coffee in hand while talking about the moon or the stars and everyone's Zodiac signs.  She also liked going to the lake, game nights, campfires and taking her babies to family events.  Lexie was so proud of her little family.  She had recently moved to Fertile and was very proud to have made their apartment into a true home for herself and her family.

Lexie is survived by her parents, Tiffany (Justin) Camp of Fertile, MN and Jason (Sarah) Doerfler of Mahnomen, MN; her children, Emilyn and Hendrix Clark-Hanks; her significant other, Emil Hanks of Naytahwaush, MN; brothers: Douglas Doerfler of Naytahwaush, Jeffrey Doerfler of Naytahwaush, Jonathan Doerfler of Mahnomen, Will Clark of Fertile, and Jalen Camp of Fertile; sisters: Belle Clark of Fertile, Josie Camp of Bemidji, MN, Hayden Camp of Bagley, MN; a special cousin, Jennifer Scott, who helped raise Lexie throughout her childhood; her grandparents, Cindy Doerfler and Jeannie Clark; great grandparents, Millie (Herb) Roy; Emil's parents, Susie Ballot and Dave Hanks; sisters-in-law: Carissa, Shona, and Gloria; aunts and uncles: Heather (Skip) Murray, Jennifer (Brett) Doerfler, Katie Wadena, Kasey Wadena, Charlie Wadena and LeRoy Wadena; a very dear cousin, Mariah Wadena; as well as many nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Trisha Kay Suarez.

She was preceded in death by her grandpas, Doug Doerfler and Darrell "Boone" Wadena; great grandmother, Glendora Scott; two sisters-in-law, Danielle and Kelsey; and cousin, Patrick Scott.

An All-Night wake will begin at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex in Naytahwaush and continue until the time of the Traditional Funeral at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, all at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex. Burial will be in the St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery in Naytahwaush.