Elizabeth “Beth” Goodman Bailey of San Angelo, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 10, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beth was born in West, Texas on February 24, 1939, and was a 1957 graduate of La Vega High School in Bellmead, Texas. She studied nursing for two years at Baylor University, but then went on to receive both her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Master of Arts degree in Teaching from Angelo State University. Beth had a rewarding career as a teacher and supervisor in Special Education for nearly 30 years with the San Angelo Independent School District. She had a passion for reading, cooking and the performing arts. Above all, she loved her children, grandchildren and her many loyal friends. Beth's lively intellect, good humor, compassionate heart and melodic voice will be missed by all. She is survived by her son Mr. Lee Bailey and wife Susan, and their five children Madeleine, Benjamin, Robert, Gavin and Claire Bailey, all of New Braunfels, Texas, and a brother-in-law, Mr. Richard Tucker, of Hillsboro, Texas. In addition, Beth is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a son, Robert Weldon Bailey, two sisters, Mrs. June Tucker and Mrs. Connie Vickery, and a brother-in-law Mr. James Vickery. A heartfelt word of appreciation is extended to Dr. Raj Cheruku, and Hospice of San Angelo, Inc. ( HOSA) for their compassionate care extended during Beth’s illness. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent to Hospice of San Angelo, Inc. P.O. Box 471, San Angelo, TX, 76902, or Friends of the Tom Green County Library of San Angelo, 33 W. Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX, 76903. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M, Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, 4522 College Hills Blvd. San Angelo, Texas, 76903, Pastor Stan White officiating. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.johnsonsfuneralhome.com
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