Clara Mae Jackson-Bailey was born in June 15, 1943 in Eutawville, South Carolina to the late Willa Mae Jackson. She relocated to Newark, New Jersey at a young age, and obtained her education through the Newark Public Schools System, attending Broadway Elementary, Central High School and Essex College of Business. She met and married the late Lawrence C. Bailey in 1979. Although no children were born in this union, their love was their own. Her previous employments providing customer service include Mailing Services, Harris Pharmacy, Vulcan Basement Waterproofing and Keyfood Supermarket. After a long, courageous and
dignified battle with kidney disease, Clara departed this life on March 28, 2021.

Clara's genuine warm spirit and unwavering heart allowed her to open her doors to all who crossed her path. She never refused anyone a meal, a place to stay or even just an encouraging word. Although she physically birthed three children, the number of those whose lives she touched is countless. When asked how many children and grandchildren she had, her response would be "UMPTEEN". She LOVED family gatherings, trips to Atlantic City, crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, playing the lottery and would ALWAYS say, "I missed it by one number."

Clara leaves to cherish her memory her favorite aunt, Azalea Eurie of Newark, NJ; daughters Denise Jackson of Bloomfield, NJ and Terri Jackson of Orange, NJ; 9 grandchildren - Jamir (Tierra), Rashon, Jovan, Ashanda, Janise, Anton, Tyren, Briana and Roman; 1 great-granddaughter Ajoi; 1 sister-in-law, Rose Goode of Newark, NJ; 5 stepchildren; Lawrence, Loretta, Shalanda, Bobby and Roshawn; a host of cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother Willa Mae Jackson, husband Lawrence C. Bailey and son Daniel A. Jackson.