She was the widow of E. T. Ashcraft and P. D. McLemore, a retired secretary/bookkeeper for several auto agencies, and one of the oldest living members of Wilmar First Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late James R. Bailey and Vonnie Ann Stone Bailey and was preceded in death by a step son, Rev. David McLemore.
Survivors include three sisters, Helen Allen of Pine Bluff, Dorothy Richardson of Texarkana, TX and Mary Chase of Monticello; one brother, William Bailey of Odessa, TX; three step children, Jerry McLemore of Monticello, Linda Sawyer of Russellville and Karen Cherry of West Virginia; six step grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces.
Condolences(15)
Wanda Reaves
Wilmar, AR Saturday, October 17, 2009 Whenever I needed information, whether it was for the town of Wilmar, Wilmar Baptist Church, or families who once lived in Wilmar....I called Janie. She held a wealth of knowledge of the past and loved sharing it. I will miss her greatly.Dorothy Jeffers
Warren, AR Saturday, October 17, 2009 May God carry each of you through this time of sorrow.I will keep All of you in my Thoughts and Prayers.
You all have My Deepest Sympathy.
Love, Dorothy
Carol Stone Carpenter
Mount Ida, AR Saturday, October 17, 2009 You are in my prayers.Barbara Hayden
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 17, 2009 So sorry for this loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.Eddie Wisner
Pinellas Park, FL Friday, October 16, 2009 10/16/09Dear Bailey Family;
I am so sorry to learn of our earthly loss of both Janie and Vonita. Cousins Gloria Wisner Doty and Martha Wisner Gangnath shared the sad news with me today.
My family lived in Monticello from 1936 to 1946 and we and your family did a bit of growing up somewhat together.
My sincerest condolences to all at this sad time, and may God see you through.
Love,
Eddie Wisner
Carolyn Anderson Curry
warren, AR Friday, October 16, 2009 A good friend and neighbor who will be missed by many.Carol James
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, October 16, 2009 The family of all are in my Prayers.A friend of Helen's from Immanuel Baptist in Pine Bluff
Judy Coon Savola
Charlotte, NC Friday, October 16, 2009 My heart goes out to the Family of Janie Bailey McLemore and friends of the beloved sister of Vontia Bailey. She was loved so much by all.Ruth Kulbeth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Friday, October 16, 2009 Memories keep the one you lovedclose to you in spirit and thought
and always in your heart,
today and forever.
Thinking of you
with sympathy
Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, October 16, 2009 I am so saddened by your loss. I pray God will put his loving arms around you at this time, give you peace and comfort. With sympathy & love, Janice (Gladden) McAllisterLucille Steed
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, October 15, 2009 My deepest sympathy goes out to each of you. Helen is a great friend of mine.(Immanuel Baptist ,P.B. )Mr and Mrs Mark R. Taylor
Warren, AR Thursday, October 15, 2009 The thoughts and prayers of the Taylor Family (Rayburn, Elois, Mark and Renee) are with you all.Janie was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
irma james
monticello, AR Thursday, October 15, 2009 so sorry to hear of death of Janie. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family members.Steve Mooney
Dewitt, IA Thursday, October 15, 2009 So sorryMartha L. Wisner Gangnath
Winchester, TN Thursday, October 15, 2009 Our prayers are with you family today.