Mary Bailey Chase

Mary Agnes Bailey Chase, 78, of Monticello went to be with her Lord on July 19, 2012 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born November 10, 1933 in Wilmar, Ark. to the late James R. Bailey and Vonnie Stone Bailey. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband David L. Chase, Jr., one brother James "Jimmie" Bailey, two sisters, Janie Ashcraft McLemore and Vonita Clemens. She grew up in Wilmar with six siblings who were very close to one another. 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, Texas; one brother, William Bailey and wife Debbie of Odessa, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Ann Bailey of Pasadena, Texas and Euzelia Chase of Shreveport, La.; one brother-in-law, Bruce Clemens, Shreveport, La. and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, July 22 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Saturday. Memorials: First Baptist Church, 413 North Main, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online obituary/guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.