Edith Clarke died on October 29, 1959, at the age of 76. This marks the end of her life, after a pioneering career in electrical engineering and academia.

Edith Clarke gave an interview with The Daily Texan on March 14, 1948, where she made the observation that 'There is no demand for women engineers, as such, as there are for women doctors; but there's always a demand for anyone who can do a good piece of work.' This quote reflects her perspective on the challenges and opportunities for women in engineering at the time.