Clara Belle Moore Bailey
Clara Belle Moore Bailey was born January 16th, 1917 in Comanche, Texas to Myers and Nannie Moore and went to be with her Lord and beloved husband on March 3, 2010.
Clara had four sisters and three brothers, all of which have preceded her in death except one sister, Dollie Stephens, of Corona, CA.
Clara married Paul Bailey on May 13, 1934. They had four children; Ralph Duane, Roger Earl, Berkeley Van (Pete) and Paula Louise. They were married 57 years. Clara’s husband and son, Ralph Duane preceded her in death.
Clara had many jobs in her life, but was most proud of the work she did at Texas Instruments. She had a thirst for knowledge and was a prolific reader. After retiring and moving from Dallas to Lake Tawakoni, she commuted to Dallas to take a bookkeeping and typing course. Later, she decided she wanted to go to cosmetology school and open a beauty shop.
She had many hobbies, including working in the yard, sewing, reading, playing dominoes with her special group, music, writing poetry and crocheting. Most of all, she loved her family, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and always wanted to know how everyone was doing.
Clara has seven grandchildren: Cari Horton, Livonia, Michigan; B.V. Pete Bailey Jr., Plano, Texas; Lea Ann Jackson, Burleson, Texas; Chris Lacy, Wilmington, North Carolina; Jennifer Bailey, San Antonio, Texas; Chad Lacy, Huntersville, North Carolina, and Brent Bailey, Plano, Texas. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren and 21 nieces and nephews, of whom she was very proud.
Clara spent her last few years in Pinehurst, North Carolina under the beloved care of her daughter Paula and enjoyed being there, but would let you know right away it wasn’t Texas. She did love Texas and her Dallas Cowboys.
She will be missed by many.
March 5th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Mother I love you and will miss you. You will be in my heart forever, The many laughs we had together on the phone and when visiting will stay with me and keep me going forward. You taugh all of us how to love,live and be gratefull. You taught us how to love our God and Savior, Family, and Country. Our work ethic was taught by you and Dad, and we will be forever gratefull. We can walk with our heads held high because you taugh us to be respecful an humble toward others. It is your spirit and love that leaves us forever greatful You have earned your rest for all of your hard work, Now you have been taken to your eternal home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His Father, I know you and daddy will be watching over us and making sure we continue to walk in your footsteps,
All My Love
Pete
March 5th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
MOM….what a wonderful mother-in-law you were…..I was so lucky to have married Pete and be a part of the Bailey family. We have so many wonderful memories from when the first grandchild was born to when your great-grandchildren were born. I feel so priviledged to have been in the Bailey Clan and experienced so much fun at all the family gatherings. Thanks for all the things you taught me over the years…you will be in my heart forever.
Much Love….Mary