Faye (Cleary) Baucom

Faye Cleary Baucom, 96, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Faye was born on April 15, 1924 in Wilkes County to the late Quincy Cleary and Francis Walker Cleary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Eugene “Gene” Baucom in 2009; three sisters, Ida Cleary Cardwell, Bonnie Cleary Wilson, Marie Cleary Brown, and two brothers, Ivor “Bud” Cleary and Harold Cleary.

Faye was the oldest of eight children. She spent her career as a seamstress at Cannon Mills for over 40 years. She was a long-time member of Shadybook Baptist Church, where she enjoyed watching the kids in the daycare. She further enjoyed babysitting numerous children over the years at her home. She also loved baking pies and cooking for others.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Randy Baucom and wife, Carol of Cleveland, NC; grandson, Andy Shoe of China Grove; brother, Arlie Cleary and wife, Betty, of KY; and sister, Maizie Loggins of Kannapolis.

A private graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Charlie Littlejohn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shadybrook Baptist Church, 1009 Oakwood Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.