Vera A. (Buckles) Bailey

Vera A. Bailey, 99, of Carmel, passed away June 23, 2021.  She was born December 28, 1921 in Carmel, daughter of Oliver and Edith (Doughty) Buckles.

Vera was a 1939 graduate of Carmel High School.  She was Carmel’s Telephone Operator for a number of years, Nurse’s Assistant, US Postal Mail Carrier for Carmel where she made many longtime friends. Her last work experience was the well-known Greeter at the Westfield Wal-Mart. Vera was member of the Wesleyan Church of Carmel for many years. She also attended Westfield Friends Church and Six Points Wesleyan, Sheridan.

As the friendly, loving, and genuine lady, Vera never met a stranger and was welcoming to everyone she met. She loved all animals, especially, her dogs, Macy and Mandy.  Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Vera was preceded in death by husbands, Donald Moore, and Bill Bailey; brother, Wilbur Buckles; sister, Hazel Hodgins; son, George Moore; daughter Ruth Ann (Moore) Moffitt; son-in-law, Jack Moffitt, and grandson, Greg Moffitt.

Survivors include her grandchildren, Jeff Moffitt, Jim (Judy)Moffitt, Jennifer Moffitt, Tricia Moore, and Angie (Pete) Caserta; 13 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

A time of visitation will take place Monday, June 28, 2021 at 10 am in Bussell Family Funerals with a short Funeral Service beginning at 11 am.

Burial will follow in Carmel Cemetery.

Contributions, in memory of Vera, may be given to donor’s favorite charity.

Bussell Family Funeral is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.

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