Betty Estella Bailey, 81, of Trinidad, CO, passed away on June 25, 2015.
Betty was born in Vandalia, IL on October, 19, 1933 and grew up in up in Greenville Il, and attended school there. She continued on her education and received her BA from Adam State University, MA from Colorado State University and her Specialist Degree from the University of Northern Colorado.
Betty was married to the late Hon. Robert G. Bailey for twenty years and they had two sons, Michael and Mark Bailey.
Betty worked as a teacher for School District #1 for 30 years. She was extremely artistic and owned and operated the “Back Door Studio” for many years. Her pottery and paintings have been displayed at galleries throughout the Midwest. Betty was a regular at art festivals throughout the region, and often setup her pottery wheel and displayed her talents. Later in life, she returned to the art of quilting that she had learned at an early age.
Betty will always be remembered for the unconditional love she had for her family. She was the light of the world for her children and grandchildren. Betty is survived by sons, Michael (Audra) Bailey and Mark Bailey. Her grandchildren, Thomas, Melissa, Leah, Sydnee, Michaela, Brennen, and great grandchildren Christopher and Kenneth were the joy of her life.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Leta Stoecklin.
In lieu of flowers and donations, the family requests that you honor Nana Betty by taking the time to spend quality time with your own family; going on a picnic, having dinner or gathering where all can reflect on the love of family and friends that the good Lord has provided.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Comi and Davis Morturaries.
Betty was very special to our family and ine if my mother’s best friends. Betty spent many enjoyable evenings with us. She was a talented artist. Her pottery was and is wonderful. In the lste 1980s she made me and my sister (Janelle Wheat Allen) several serving bowls to go with Mexican stoneware we purchased in 1984. We continue to use these bowls almost every day and refer to them as Betty’s bowls. Betty was a great cook who regularly brought meals to my mother, Eleanor Wheat (died 2003). We loved this very special woman and feel a deep sadness learning of her death (August 2, 2015).