All Saints Day - Remembering The Ones who have gone before us - You are not forgotton

Judith L Barnes (Best Friend/ 2nd Mother) 2000

Rev. William(Bill) Ruth (Pastor/Close Friend) 1997

Bernie Warren Bentley (Grandmother)

Luther Marcellus Bentley, Sr. (Grandfather)

Luther Marcellus Bentley, Jr. (Uncle) 1982

Hugh Jasper Bentley (Uncle) 1994

Timothy Hugh Bentley (Cousin) 2005

Wrenn Bentley (Uncle)

Ray Cross (Uncle)

Katy Smith Byrd (Aunt) 2008

Jack Smith (Uncle) 1984

Virgie Lineberry Smith (Grandmother) 1985

J. F. Smith, Sr (Grandfather) 1971

J.F. Smith, Jr, (Uncle)

Troy Johnson (Uncle)

Bobby Joe Moser (Friend)

Peggy Moser (Friend)

Vickie Troy (Friend)

Cindy Hancock (Friend)

Cliff Bailey (Friend) 2008

Paul Smith (Friend)

“Love isn't finding a perfect person. It's seeing an imperfect person perfectly.” Sam Keen



“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. " Dr. Seuss



“If you have to think about whether you love someone or not then the answer is no. When you love someone you just know. " Janice Markowitz


“You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back" Barbara De Angelis



“Love means to commit oneself without guarantee, to give oneself completely in the hope that our love will produce love in the loved person. Love is an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love." Erich Fromm



“A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be himself -- to laugh with me, but never at me; to cry with me, but never because of me; to love life, to love himself, to love being loved. Such a relationship is based upon freedom and can never grow in a jealous heart.”
Leo F. Buscaglia

“Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, but falling in love with you I had no control over." Author unknown

Goodbye Cliff

My Friend, Cliff, from American Express died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct 7, while I was in NYC. One of my dear friends at American Express called me in NYC to let me know, so I didn't come back home and work unprepared.

There will be many of us who will miss you !! May you be at rest.


Clifton Clayton Bailey

GREENSBORO — Clifton Clayton Bailey, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, at the Greensboro Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 3719 Pinetop Road, Greensboro, N.C., with burial to follow at Westminster Gardens.

He was born on March 7, 1969, in Greensboro, N.C., at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Southeast high School in 1987 and attended Brigham Young University. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He worked at American Express since June of 1989 and was currently an Employee Engagement Leader.

He loved life and lived it fully. He was a warm, generous, kindhearted person who never met a stranger. He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful gift for making people laugh and telling great stories. Always the jokester, he loved playing practical jokes. April Fool's Day and Halloween were always stressful times for his family, friends and co-workers.

Cliff was a dear son, brother, grandson and friend. He will always be our funny, sweet Cliff, our very own "super" hero, much loved and greatly missed.

Cliff was preceded in death by his grandmother, Louise Bailey, grandfathers, Ray L. Clifton and Clyde Clayton Bailey, Sr., and uncle, Carl E. Bailey.

Those left to cherish all the wonderful memories are his father and mother, Clyde and Brenda Bailey; sister, Kristin Burns; maternal grandmother, Sallie Mae Clifton; his godson, Brodie Aaron Syphers; aunt, Sherry Bailey; cousins, Shannon and Autumn; his work family at American Express and his many wonderful friends.

We would like to express our thanks to Cliff's special friends at American Express, Annette, Cassandra, Raquel and Wendy, who have been so generous with their time and efforts and have been so supportive during this difficult time. Also, many thanks to Cliff's friends who have been such a comfort.

A gathering to celebrate Cliff's life will take place from 6 until 8 :30 p.m. on Monday, October 13, at George Brothers Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 3719 Pinetop Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, or to the charity of one's choice.

As listed in the Greensboro News and Record, Oct 12, 2008

NYC - Oct 2008

The above is "The Sower" by Van Gogh. I discovered it at MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) in NYC while visiting. The painting is incredible to see. A picture doesn't do it justice.


I visited my son, Elliot, Thursday, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 8. It was one of the fastest visits I have ever had with him.

I arrived on Thursday afternoon. On Friday, we visited MOMA. I'm not really a fan, except the traveling exhibit of Van Gogh, which was excellent. On Friday evening, we saw a Broadway Play called, Equus. Daniel Radcliffe starred in it. It was quite good. A mind thriller. Afterwards, we grabbed dinner and went to a gay bar Elliot had been wanting to visit called Therapy. Other than the drinks, I did'nt find it therapeutic.

On Saturday, we took the train back to the city. We walked around Central Park....and then got the bright idea to take the subway down to the Chelsea (the gay neighborhood). We had dinner at Spiced (asian). Afterwards, we got coffee and walked in the neighborhoods and drooled over the Brownstones. We saw "Nights Of Rodanthe" by Nicholas Sparks. I'm easily entertained, so I liked it, but Elliot didn't connect with it.

Sunday was a down day. We slept lay....went out to dinner....watched "The Sex & The City" movie. It was a nice day.

On Monday and Tuesday, Elliot had to work, so I stayed at the Apt and just rested.

Wednesday, came home. I miss my boy. I really love the city !