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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Betty Bailey 79 years old , born on November 13, 1939 and passed away on March 20, 2019. We will remember her forever.

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Donna M Natsoulas
November 13, 2022
November 13, 2022
There isn't a day that goes by that we do not think about you. Your love, support, kindness, generosity, humor, photographing, videoing, being there for us on every occasion, special outings, and your advice. You took care of Clayton, before you cared for yourself, and never complained, ever. You will always be an inspiration and you are loved and missed very much.
Karen Lewis
March 22, 2022
March 22, 2022
Sending love to Betty's family and friends. Every time we drive past Crockett on our way north or south we call out to Betty and Clayton - for all the joy and happy memories, for all the creative love they gave us and the world. Betty lives on in my feminist heart, bringing her special humor to my day. You are missed.
--Karen Lewis and Ernie Fosselius
Karen Lewis
March 20, 2021
March 20, 2021
Betty has entered my thoughts so frequently during this pandemic and its call for solitude. She shed a certain kind of light that brought calm and simultaneous encouragement. I recall one afternoon visit about a year before Betty's passing, sitting around the table with Clayton, Betty, and my partner Ernie. The sun was sending warm shadows through the dining room while Ernie demonstrated his latest puppet experiment. Betty's enthusiasm for the puppets was palpable and direct. Maybe that's what I loved most about Betty: her honesty and directness. Miss you, wonderful lady.
Mary Smiley
November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019
Happy Birthday, Betty. We miss you. We are taking good care of your Clayton.
Robin Liebes
November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019
Happy Birthday Mom! We all miss you! Thank you everyone for posting stories about mom.

Go buy a lotto ticket today.... the drawing is on mom's Birthday and she was a lucky gambler!!!
Judy Lucietta Pellicano
November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019
Happy Birthday to the most passionate bocce player EVER. I hope you were able to find a new winning team where you are.

Judy
Lisa Houdek
November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019
Happy Heavenly birthday Aunt Betty!! You are missed every day! I had the pleasure of seeing your home and spending time with Clayton on Robin. It was hard without you there....but you were there! I enjoyed all of your drawings. Rest in peace. Love you, Lisa
Craig Black
November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019
Happy 80th birthday in Heaven Betty, you are always in our hearts.
Joyce Irene Payne
April 17, 2019
April 17, 2019
Betty, Clayton and I were in the Antigo Wi High School Class of 1957. Over the years I have enjoyed both Betty's and Clayton's art work, although I did confess to Betty that I did not always understand Claytons. Betty you will be greatly missed at the class reunions. From the 80 year old's from 1957...…Rest In Peace....Joyce
Janelle Hessig
April 14, 2019
April 14, 2019
Nothing has made me feel cooler than being friends with Betty & Clayton. I was a Betty Bailey late bloomer and didn’t discover her work until they opened the Bailey Museum in 2013. Needless to say, I was smitten with her loose and funny drawings. I still chuckle whenever I think of her piece featuring Whoopi Goldberg on The View advising American women to “air it out”. Thank you for your warmth and spirit. I cherished our friendship. Sending love and deepest condolences to Clayton and the Bailey family.
M Louise Stanley
April 13, 2019
April 13, 2019
Oh Betty you will be missed. You were such good company on 3+ Art Lover's Tours. So sweet that you and my mom, Marie could collaborate on the little video of Rome our first trip together.
Port Costa will not be the same without you and Clayton will miss you terribly. All your friends wish you peace and tranquility in your new home. To your family, my heart goes out to you all
Aaron Harbour
April 10, 2019
April 10, 2019
I just recently met Betty. My partner Jackie was looking through a list of past artists the institution she works at has worked with and one way or the other stumbled upon Betty's work and shared it with me and we were hooked. It was an honor to show her work and to meet her.
I can say that the opening with Betty was a fantastic night - so many old friends of the Bailey's came, but also so many young artists were instantly in love with her drawings and many of them told her so.
Outside she pulled me down close to say 'If people keep saying they like my work I'mma get a big head about it all' and we laughed.
She will be sorely missed.
Gloria Marchant
April 4, 2019
April 4, 2019
Betty was my neighbor for decades. Roy and I were so lucky to have our homes so close, to raise our children, and share friendship with the Baileys. I'll never forget Betty's studebaker’s brakes going out as she was returning home. Suddenly, her car was sticking straight out of the big ditch out front. Totally unfazed by this, not scared in the least, she always amazed me. I'll miss her.
W D
April 4, 2019
April 4, 2019
Sending love to Betty, Clayton, and all Bailey friends and family.
She will be missed.
- Will
Craig Black
April 3, 2019
April 3, 2019
Dear Betty,
You were always so sweet to me! . Clayton was such a huge part of my life and you were always there being so kind and supportive.
I will miss your sweet smile so much !!
I remember my visits to Port Costa when you would be heading out the door to play tennis ! I know your beautiful spirit will shine upon Clayton and your family. Please try to shine some on me when you can !

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Donna M Natsoulas
November 13, 2022
November 13, 2022
There isn't a day that goes by that we do not think about you. Your love, support, kindness, generosity, humor, photographing, videoing, being there for us on every occasion, special outings, and your advice. You took care of Clayton, before you cared for yourself, and never complained, ever. You will always be an inspiration and you are loved and missed very much.
Karen Lewis
March 22, 2022
March 22, 2022
Sending love to Betty's family and friends. Every time we drive past Crockett on our way north or south we call out to Betty and Clayton - for all the joy and happy memories, for all the creative love they gave us and the world. Betty lives on in my feminist heart, bringing her special humor to my day. You are missed.
--Karen Lewis and Ernie Fosselius
Karen Lewis
March 20, 2021
March 20, 2021
Betty has entered my thoughts so frequently during this pandemic and its call for solitude. She shed a certain kind of light that brought calm and simultaneous encouragement. I recall one afternoon visit about a year before Betty's passing, sitting around the table with Clayton, Betty, and my partner Ernie. The sun was sending warm shadows through the dining room while Ernie demonstrated his latest puppet experiment. Betty's enthusiasm for the puppets was palpable and direct. Maybe that's what I loved most about Betty: her honesty and directness. Miss you, wonderful lady.
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Her Life

Wife and adored by Clayton 60 years

Loved by her daughter Robin Liebes and son in law Rich, granddaughters,  Bailey and Sydney, and son Kurt Bailey and by many friends, family members and admirers. 

Talented funny successful Artist in ceramics,  videography, basket making,  musician and drawing

Awesome Tennis Player,  Bocce Ball player and will be missed by so many. 

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Betty Bailey

April 28, 2019
by Judy Lucietta Pellicano

I first met Betty playing bocce in Crockett.  Who could forget the Fighting Doormats.  Most popular team in town. Before every game she greeted me with a big hug. She graciously hosted dinners at the Bailey home and  we were treated to a private tour of the studio.  I'm gonna miss that girl. ❤

April 7, 2019
by Karen Lewis

When I met Betty I knew she was the real thing. She was honest. I truly appreciated her stance and felt that I never had to guess what she really meant or worry about my own position. In that open space we met and shared our lives. It was wonderful. After years of running from my Midwest ancestors, I embraced them in Betty. She was tough, reliable, industrious and solid. I found myself enjoying and better understanding so much of what I’d been raised on. Betty inspired – through her love of Clayton, her commitment to family, work and art - and her presence. I love you, Betty

—Karen Ingenthron Lewis

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