Cora Bailey Metcalf, 99, of Whiteland, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Franklin United Methodist Community in Franklin, IN.
She was born Dec. 13, 1915, in Starke County, IN, to Harry Leslie Bailey and Nora Eveline (Melvin) Bailey.
Cora had worked 27 1/2 years for Howmet, retiring in 1985. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of LaPorte; Past Matron of Eastern Star, LaPorte Chapter 280; High Worthy Priestess of WSI Covenant Shrine; and had been a Brownie and Girl Scout leader.
On July 31, 1937, in Michigan City, IN, she married Chester Metcalf, who preceded her in death Sept. 10, 2003. Her first marriage was in 1932 in Crown Point, IN, to Clarence Clauson, who preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1935.
Cora was also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Samuel, Russell, Allen, Harry and Howard; and five sisters, Esther, Edna, Leah, Dorothy and Irene.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Robert) Dhondt of Greenwood, IN; two sons, Arthur (Jan) Clauson of Dallas, TX, and Wayne (Linda) Metcalf of Bridgeton, MO; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lula Lounsberry of Michigan.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Friday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to noon. A life celebration will be held Friday at noon at the funeral home with her grandson David Clauson officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
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