Obituary for Cleota Bayless
Cleota Bayless, 94, of Weston went on to meet her Lord on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 in WV Caring Hospice Center of Elkins, WV. She was born in Dutch, WV on July 27th, 1928: daughter of the late Peter Johnson and Lula (Wine) Johnson. On July 4th, 1980, she married Earl J. Bayless, who survives.
In addition to her loving husband, Cleota’s memory will be cherished by one son: John Johnson of New Carlisle, OH, two grandchildren: Della and Hope, several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Cleota was preceded in death by her first husband: Clyde Walton and several siblings.
Mrs. Bayless retired as a nurse’s aide from Weston State Hospital with 40+ years of service. She was a member of the Duck Creek Union Mission Church of Lost Creek, WV. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, sewing and working in her garden. Cleota was the last member of her immediate family. She will be missed by her family, her neighbors and church family.
Family and friends will gather at the Hardman Family Funeral Home 730 N. Main Avenue Weston on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. from the Hardman Family Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Fred Templeton officiating. Interment will follow services in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens of Jane Lew, WV. On-line condolences and life stories in memory of Cleota may be expressed at hardmanfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Hardman Family Funeral Home of Weston considers it an honor and a privilege to serve the family of Cleta Bayless.
In addition to her loving husband, Cleota’s memory will be cherished by one son: John Johnson of New Carlisle, OH, two grandchildren: Della and Hope, several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Cleota was preceded in death by her first husband: Clyde Walton and several siblings.
Mrs. Bayless retired as a nurse’s aide from Weston State Hospital with 40+ years of service. She was a member of the Duck Creek Union Mission Church of Lost Creek, WV. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, sewing and working in her garden. Cleota was the last member of her immediate family. She will be missed by her family, her neighbors and church family.
Family and friends will gather at the Hardman Family Funeral Home 730 N. Main Avenue Weston on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. from the Hardman Family Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Fred Templeton officiating. Interment will follow services in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens of Jane Lew, WV. On-line condolences and life stories in memory of Cleota may be expressed at hardmanfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Hardman Family Funeral Home of Weston considers it an honor and a privilege to serve the family of Cleta Bayless.