Astros' Jose Altuve helps fan celebrate her 100th birthday

PHOTOS: More from Jose Altuve's visit with Shirley Clark Houston Astros star Jose Altuve visited Shirley Clark on Friday at senior living community Buckner Parkway Place. Shirley Clark turned 100 on Dec. 2. Browse through the photos above for more from Jose Altuve's visit ... less PHOTOS: More from Jose Altuve's visit with Shirley Clark Houston Astros star Jose Altuve visited Shirley Clark on Friday at senior living community Buckner Parkway Place. Shirley Clark turned 100 on Dec. 2. ... more Photo: Courtesy Of Buckner International Photo: Courtesy Of Buckner International Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Astros' Jose Altuve helps fan celebrate her 100th birthday 1 / 9 Back to Gallery

Astros star Jose Altuve paid a surprise visit to one of his biggest fans Shirley Clark, who turned 100 years old this week.

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Altuve had heard about Clark's passion for the Astros and was touched by her work as a missionary for more than 30 years in his home country of Venezuela.

Altuve surprised Clark with a visit at senior living community Buckner Parkway Place in Houston's Energy Corridor on Friday and the two talked in both English and Spanish about their respective experiences in Venezuela and about her favorite team. The Astros second baseman met some of Clark's family and even pulled out his phone for a video call with his wife and daughter so they also could wish Clark a happy birthday.

Clark is known throughout Buckner Parkway Place as the resident Astros fan and the go-to person for any Astros news.

Prior to living in Houston, Clark and her late husband, Charles Clark, worked as international missionaries. She fondly recalls her time in Venezuela ministering to those in need and forming lifelong bonds with some of her best friends. She said one of her fondest memories was watching Venezuelan children play baseball in the street with a homemade ball and broomstick.

Browse through the photos at the top of the page for a look at Jose Altuve visiting Shirley Clark.