She was the widow of William J. "Bill" Bailey and a member of First Baptist Church. Clara was the owner of Bill & Clara's Beauty Shop with her brother Billy for over 50 years. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, Willie Donham Cruce, Ruby Donham Myhand, Calvin Donham, Charlie Donham, Christine (Tina) Donham Gardner, twins Doris Donham Tucker and Morris Donham, and Billy Donham.
Survivors include her nieces, Brenda Lipton, Bonnie Ellis and husband Robert, Doris Donham and Karen Caldwell and husband Jason all of Monticello; one nephew, Rickie Donham of Monticello; along with numerous great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2020, at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello with Rev. Wayman Mann officiating. Family visitation adhering to Covid-19 guidelines will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
KK
St Louis, MO Wednesday, September 16, 2020 may her memory be a blessing!i remember many many years ago when my grandmother (Lenora Reinhart) would take me to Clara.
Karen & Jason, Rickie....my thoughts are with y'all
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 2, 2020 We are so sorry for your loss 0f Clara. I worked 6 years for Billy and Clara back in the late 6o's and early 70's. I worked right beside Clara and learned so much from both she and Billy. She was a beautiful professional hairdresser. The shop was located in the Ridgeway Hotel as I recall the old Cafe. The Dunham family always treated me like family. It was a very enjoyable fun place to work. I know all of you will miss her.My love and prayers for each of you.
Kathy Berry
Barbara Newton
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 2, 2020 So sorry to hear about Mrs Clara. She was a client and friend for many years. Praying for her family.Marijo Miles
Springfield, MO Tuesday, September 1, 2020 So very sorry for your loss. Clara was a special person and loved by so many . She will be remembered by many people and from all ages of life as she touched so many of them . Clara may you Rest In Peace !Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, August 31, 2020 Clara was a very sweet and beautiful lady and friend to us all. What wonderful memories I cherish of her and Bill. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to all family. JaniceAnnette Simpson Gardner
tillar, AR Sunday, August 30, 2020 I have Known Ms Clara for many years, she was a kind and lovely lady .I want the family to know that she will be missed but she is with God. Rest in love with the lord.