Birth Date: 11/26/1954
Deceased Date: 10/21/2022
Lisa Tillson Bailey, age 67, of Clayton, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the SECU Hospice House. Lisa was born November 26, 1954 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to David and Anne Tillson.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 43 years, Larry Bailey; her children, Marc Bailey and wife Alexis, Alison Mattox and husband Gatlin, Erin Hamrick and husband Adam; her sister,Celeste Tillson and nephew Micah; her brother, Michael Tillson and wife Pat; and her six grandchildren,Kellar, Kirkland, Ruby, Bailey, Cloy and Jackson.
Lisa had many talents that led her to various careers throughout her life, including being an editor of two Clayton newspapers, a technical writer, and an involved mother raising three active children. Another passion of hers was art. She believed anyone and everyone could be an artist and she loved teaching and sharing her knowledge with hundreds of students of all ages through different art classes and camps over the past 40 years. Her own talents and artwork are displayed in various local businesses and are used as illustrations for several children’s books.
Lisa was an active member at Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Wendell, where she served as an elder and many other roles within the church. She enjoyed traveling, well known for her last minute road trips, especially to the beach, trips to the mountains, or finding the perfect camping spot. One of her favorite joys, though, was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Her family would like to thank the wonderful staff and nurses at UNC Health Johnston Home Care and Hospice and the SECU Hospice House for their compassionate care and support during Lisa’s final days.
Per Lisa’s request, there will be a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to a charity of your choice that inspires kindness, Covenant Presbyterian Church, or the Larry Bailey Scholarship Fund through the Clayton Community Recreational Foundation.
