ARTIS, MARGARET LEE BAILEY - 81, of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2005, at her home following an extended illness. She was born March 1, 1924, in Hawkins County, East Tennessee, to Sam and Willie Bailey. Mrs. Artis was a member of Oak Ridge Church of God. Mrs. Artis and her husband, Nelson, came to Oak Ridge in 1943. One of Margaret's first jobs was working as one of the first women to serve as a riveter for the Airplane Corp of Michigan during WWII. After coming to Oak Ridge, she was employed at Hamilton Bank, Oak Ridge Hospital in the insurance department, and Nettie Lee Dress Shop in Oak Ridge for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Willie Bailey. Her mother passed away earlier this year at the age of 102. Mrs. Artis was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Hensley. Mrs. Artis is survived by her husband of 53 years, Nelson Artis; one son; two sisters, Lois Britten of Clarksville TN, and Odell Short of Abington, Virginia; three brothers, Elwood Bailey of Surgoinsville TN; Clinton Bailey and his wife Emily of Abington, Virginia; and Calvin Bailey of Clarksville TN; special friends; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday September 19, 2005 at Weatherford Mortuary from 6-8:00 pm with the funeral services following at 8:00 pm with Rev. James Bandy officiating. The graveside service will be held on Tuesday September 20, 2005 at 10:00 am at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Weatherford Mortuary is handling arrangements. An online memorial guest book may be signed at wwwvwatherfordmortuarycom.
ARTIS, MARGARET LEE BAILEY - 81, of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2005, at her home following an extended illness. She was born March 1, 1924, in Hawkins County, East Tennessee, to Sam and Willie Bailey. Mrs. Artis was a member of Oak Ridge Church of God. Mrs. Artis and her husband, Nelson, came to Oak Ridge in 1943. One of Margaret's first jobs was working as one of the first women to serve as a riveter for the Airplane Corp of Michigan during WWII. After coming to Oak Ridge, she was employed at Hamilton Bank, Oak Ridge Hospital in the insurance department, and Nettie Lee Dress Shop in Oak Ridge for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Willie Bailey. Her mother passed away earlier this year at the age of 102. Mrs. Artis was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Hensley. Mrs. Artis is survived by her husband of 53 years, Nelson Artis; one son; two sisters, Lois Britten of Clarksville TN, and Odell Short of Abington, Virginia; three brothers, Elwood Bailey of Surgoinsville TN; Clinton Bailey and his wife Emily of Abington, Virginia; and Calvin Bailey of Clarksville TN; special friends; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday September 19, 2005 at Weatherford Mortuary from 6-8:00 pm with the funeral services following at 8:00 pm with Rev. James Bandy officiating. The graveside service will be held on Tuesday September 20, 2005 at 10:00 am at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Weatherford Mortuary is handling arrangements. An online memorial guest book may be signed at wwwvwatherfordmortuarycom.
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