Nancy Bailey Barnard LeClaire, age 59, lost her hard fought battle with cancer on May 28, 2011.
She was born on October 10, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Kenneth W. and Iva (Murdock) Bailey.
Nancy graduated from Wylie E. Groves High School in Birmingham, MI and earned a Bachelor Degree in Education from Michigan State University in 1973.
She taught education at Gaylord Public Schools for 36 years all at South Maple Elementary School.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Mitchell; sister, Kathy (Jim) Nowak; son, Jeffrey Barnard and friend Amanda; daughter, Leanne (Jeffrey) Mazur; stepdaughter, Amy LeClaire (Kenny) Berent; stepson, Adam LeClaire and fiance Amy Zyck; and two lovely granddaughters, Sophié and Maisy.
Nancy loved her job and her South Maple family. Her optimism and strong faith were extraordinary and her family was first and foremost in her life. She enjoyed reading, walking, golfing and her home on the lake.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 4pm Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. John Naile officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from 11 am until time of services at the church.
