Alberta Bay

Alberta Bay of Potosi, Missouri departed this life on February 17, 2013 at her residence having reached the age of ninety one years, seven months and ten days. She was born on July 7, 1921 in Leadwood, Missouri a daughter to the late Claude Williamson and Eunice (Gillam) Williamson.

In addition to her parents, Alberta was preceded in death by a great grandchild Breanna Sue Wilson; infant brother Claude Clifford Williamson; two sisters Gladys Wood and Mary Fatchett.

Alberta was a member of the Potosi Southern Baptist Church, Past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in Belgrade and the Missouri Retired Teachers Association.

Those who remain to mourn her passing are a daughter Patricia Johnson and husband Dean of Caledonia; son Lowell "Terry" Bay, Jr. of Potosi; two sisters Mildred Glore of Imperial, Katherine Rearden and husband Jim of Desloge; two grandchildren Rev. Bryce Wilson and wife Bridgett; Monica McClain; seven great grandchildren Bryce Wilson, Jr. and wife Amber, Bradley Wilson and wife Lindsey, Mathew Wilson, Madylyn Wilson, Dylan Wilson, Jacklyn McClain, Drew McClain; three great great grandchildren; many wonderful caregivers whom she loved; many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her.

Special thank you to the Washington County Memorial Hospital and TIP Hospice.

Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 1 PM at the DeClue Chapel with Elder Leonard Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Homer Phares, Lee Phipps, Rolla E. Griggs, Marvin Dicus, Jerry Phipps and Billy Phipps. Honorary pallbearer was Glen Recar.

Interment and final prayers were held at the St. Francois Memorial Park. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Family Funeral Home.