Lydia Baise

Lydia Frances Baise passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Terrell, Texas. She was one of seven children born on October 16, 1931, to William Orachie and Maurine Bailey, in Nolanville, Texas. Both of her parents preceded her in death, along with husband, Bill Baise, sons Mark Orachie Walker and David Lee Walker, brothers Alvis Bailey, Buck Bailey, Bill Bailey, sister Patsy Lisenbe and the father of her children, Claude Henry Walker. Lydia may have been short in stature, but she was tall in spirit and personality. She raised her five children in Irving, Texas, all while working the night shift and making additional crafts on the side to bring in some extra income, just to make sure everyone was well taken care of. She was a skilled seamstress who hand sewed wedding dresses, wedding attire and was always hemming or fixing articles of clothing to make them look new again. In her professional career, Lydia was a computer chip inspector at Texas Instruments. Never too busy to keep her priorities in order, she would gather the family around the supper table and would keep everyone together, not just in laughs, but also well fed with delicious food! Some favorite famous dishes of the family will continue to be chicken-n-dumplings, deviled eggs, chocolate meringue pie, banana pudding - just to name a few. Since Lydia had to raise her five children primarily by herself, she became quite self-sufficient. After the children were grown and gone, she remarried Bill Baise and took care of her five acres and neighbors' yards in Farmersville for about 28 years. She had a wonderful sense of humor, a beautiful smile and was always in the middle of the entertainment. Those left to cherish Lydia's memories are her children, Vickie Gotcher/Cary, Henry Walker/Pam, Robin Rowland/Joe, along with grandchildren: Jennifer, Kelley, Tawnia, Frances, Henry, Joe, Keith, Trey, Kimberly, Crystal, Brandy, Donavon and John. Also left to carry on her legacy are her 16 great grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, brother Robert Bailey and sister Margaret Allsup/Leo, along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. It is an understatement to say that Lydia will be greatly missed, as she was so loved by many. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, beginning at 2 p.m. at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel, with the family receiving visitors one hour prior to service time.

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Lydia Baise

October 16, 1931 - May 13, 2024