Mary graduated from Wilmar High School in 1951 and from Arkansas A & M College (UAM) in 1960 with a BSE degree. She later attended Northeast Louisiana University and acquired certification as a High School Librarian. Mary was employed for 28 years with the Monticello School District. She served on the Monticello High Faculty and was Librarian for 26 of those years. She took great pride in serving as Librarian. Upon her retirement she went to work at her son's dental practice, where she was a proud and vital member of his staff for 20 years. Mary was a Christian and a member of Monticello First Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and her church.
Mary met and married David L. Chase Jr. of Gilbert, LA in 1954. The Lord granted them with 52 years of happy marriage. They were blessed with one son, Dr. Timothy David Chase and wife Paige, and two wonderful grandchildren, Summer Elizabeth and Madisyn Olivia Chase. She is also survived by two sisters, Helen Allen of Pine Bluff and Dorothy Richardson of Texarkana, TX; one brother, William Bailey and wife Debbie of Odessa, TX; two sisters-in-law, Ann Bailey of Pasadena, TX and Euzelia Chase of Shreveport, LA; one brother-in-law, Bruce Clemens, Shreveport, LA and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Condolences(30)
Monica Weaver
, AR Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Praying for your family.Dane Hall
Bryant, AR Tuesday, July 24, 2012 My heart was saddened to hear the news of Mrs. Chase's passing. I literally grew up in the halls and classrooms of Monticello High School. From the time I was a small child coming to the office with my dad until the time I graduated from high school, Mrs. Mary Chase was a mainstay. An entire generation will associate the MHS library with Mary Chase. She was a wonderful person with a great personality and sense of humor. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her. She and many other MHS faculty and staff members helped raise me, and shaped who I am today. I will never forget Mrs. Mary Chase.mary emerson
centerton, AR Tuesday, July 24, 2012 i am so sorry to hear this. she was always so good to me. my prayers are with you and paige and the girls.Byron Clark & Eleanor Vallee
Los Angeles, CA Monday, July 23, 2012 Dear Mary Agnes Bailey Chase, my Cousin:Our God Prayers-Loving thoughts to "Mary Agnes" to treasure, protect her, to guide her into the warmth and wonderful Heaven . . . She is a "Christian Warrior. . ." Our deepest Sympathy to Dr. Tim & Paige Chase and cousin daughters, Summer & Madisyn, during this Breavement . . .
Lovingly, Byron Clark & Eleanor Vallee, my wife
McRae owens
Wichita, KS Monday, July 23, 2012 Sorry to hear of Aggie's passing My condolences to all of her extended family.Hazelene McCray
Monticello, AR Monday, July 23, 2012 I am truly sorry to hear of the lost of your dear mother. Your family have our prayers.Hazelene
Louise Funderburg
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 22, 2012 I loved Mary and enjoyed teaching with her in the past. I will miss her very much.Laura Lee Dearman
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 22, 2012 Tim, Paige and girls, just want you to know how sorry I am about your mom. I know how very close you were and also what a great mother and role model she was for you all. She was a lovely person and will be missed by many.James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, July 21, 2012 Our sympathy and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. May knowing other are praying for you give you comfort in this time of sorrow. She will be missed.Susan Orr
Rison, AR Saturday, July 21, 2012 Tim and Paige,I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Mary she was such a sweet lady. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan and Steve Orr
Pat Tooley Fulwiler
Atlanta, GA Saturday, July 21, 2012 The world will miss her but heaven will be even better We were best of friends since 1st. gradeDee Ann Daniel
Grapevine, AR Saturday, July 21, 2012 I am so sorry to hear about Mary. I taught with her for 5 years in the mid 80s and ate lunch most days in the library. She was a wonderful lady.Janice G McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Saturday, July 21, 2012 You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Mary was such a delightful person and an inspiration to all. May God surround you with his loving arms, give you love and support. With sympathy, Janice Gladden McAllisterTim Forrest
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 21, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ms. Chase was a wonderful woman and will be missed. I enjoyed taking care of her yard and visiting with her when I had the chance. She was like a mother to me and made sure I wouldn’t overdo it when I was doing yards. A great woman has joined our Heavenly Father and was welcomed with open arms.God bless your family.
Tim & Diane Forrest and girls
Pat Tooley Fulwiler
Atlanta, GA Saturday, July 21, 2012 Even though we know she is in a better placeMOREE WILKINSON BARANSKI
Mmemphis, TN Saturday, July 21, 2012 My prayers and condolences to to Tim and family on the loss of your mother and my dear friend from childhood in Wilmar. Our prayers go out to the extended Bailey family in their loss. Mary Agnes and I were best of friends all during grammar and high school and shared each others company,secrets,joys,sorrows and aspirations each and every day during those long ago days of the 1930, 40's and 50's. While Mary Agnes stayed put and made a wonderful life for herself and loving attentive husband, David, I left and moved to different locations. It was such a pleasure when I visited Wilmar and Monticello to relive our old friendship and days gone by. I heard the bell toll, did it toll for me? No, it tolled for a loved one I long to see. Good bye Mary Agnes. I love you.Moree Wilkinson Baranski
Tommy Clark
Fayetteville, AR Saturday, July 21, 2012 Mary Agnes("AGGIE") was very special to my family in Wilmar. She, Pat and Moree helped my Mother with the switchboard many times. For me, it was always a joy to be in her presence. May the presence of God be with her family at this time. With great respect, Tommy ClarkCharles L Tturnage
lake village, AR Saturday, July 21, 2012 My thought are about the family & their Loss may the Lord be with youPat and Kristie Fowler
Monticello, AR Friday, July 20, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tim, Paige, Summer, and Madisyn. We pray the Lord comfort you through this time.Becky Clancy
Monticello, AR Friday, July 20, 2012 Dr. Chase and family I am sadden to hear of the lose of Ms Mary she will be greatly missed. I will keep you and family in my prayers and thoughts in this time of loss. Love yall very much.Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Friday, July 20, 2012 Tim and Paige, I am so saddened to read about Ms. Mary. She was always the sweetest person. I remember the days in the library and also in recent years in your dental office. We always talked about going to Razorback games and she talked about the sweet granddaughters to me. She will be missed I know. My prayers are with all of you. She was definitely one of my very favorite Monticello people!Candace Johnson
Wilmar, AR Friday, July 20, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ms. Mary was always so sweet. Greg,Delane, Carly and I will keep you i our prayers! God bless!mary withers
magonalia, AR Friday, July 20, 2012 mrs. chase was a good woman, she will be missed.mary withers
monticello, AR Friday, July 20, 2012 i am so sorry for your loss, i will keep the family in my prayers.Michael & Angela Purifoy
monticello, AR Friday, July 20, 2012 To the Family,We are so very sorry for the loss of Mrs. Mary. May the Lord be with you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers surround you. God bless.
Pat Savage
Monticello, AR Friday, July 20, 2012 So sorry to hear about Ms. Mary. She was always one of my favorite people. It was always a pleasure to see her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Bishop Sam Wherry
Monticello, AR Friday, July 20, 2012 I will always cherish the Honor, Integrity, compassionate humility of Mrs. Mary Bailey Chase. Entering Monticello High School in 1965 as the first of African Americans during the initial phase of the Freedom of Choice Initiative Integration of the Public Schools, Mrs. Chase in the midst of those challenging days of transition maintained a degree of integrity and compassion that did not compromise her conservative par excellence demeanor. For Four Years she was a role model entity of character and professionalism I will always cherish and to her family I am positive Death is not a Blind Alley that is leading her into a state of nothingness, but an open door that leads her to eternal Life with Jesus Christ, for she truly portrayed and demonstrated the character and statues of the Almighty God.Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Friday, July 20, 2012 Mrs. Chase was my librarian at MHS. I always enjoyed visiting with her at your office. I am so sorry for your loss.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Thursday, July 19, 2012 Dear Tim, Paige and family,We were so saddened to read of your loss. Please know that you are still in our hearts and prayers now and in the difficult days ahead. May the Lord give you the peace and comfort that only HE can.
With love to the family,
Carole and Owen Rushing
Crystal Grimes
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 19, 2012 So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mrs. Mary was such a sweet lady and will be greatly missed!