Elaine Bailey Knox passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Born on October 22, 1932, to Gail and Reva Bailey, Elaine lived a full and active life. She was preceded in death by her brother, McKay Bailey, and is survived by her siblings Sandra Porter, Terrill Bailey, and Gloria Winkel.
Elaine was the beloved mother of Christina Poovey and Margo Gibson. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart—Dylan Wood, Sierra Wood, Anthony Gibson, Brady Poovey, and Emory Poovey—and her great-granddaughter, Amber Elaine Wood.
A graduate of LDS Business College, Elaine turned her passion for sewing into a successful career in fashion design. She founded and ran two clothing lines, Captive Fashions and Pitchfork, selling her designs worldwide. Her motto, “dress for success,” guided her both personally and professionally.
Elaine had a wide range of interests. She played the accordion and piano, was a member of a bowling league, and held the title of Rodeo Queen. She enjoyed riding horses with her father, camping with her family, and also learned to surf, earned her lifeguard certificate, and took hula classes while living in Hawaii. In her later years, her adventures continued, spending summers in Alaska, where she fished, gardened, and entertained guests.
Elaine was known for her joy for life and deep love of family, friends, and the outdoors. She will be deeply missed.
A funeral service will be held on August 17, 2024, at 11 am at 4640 E. Holmes Avenue, Mesa, Arizona 85206.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
We loved her very much. Such a wonderful friend. Always wore a smile!
Aunt Elaine was one of a kind! She was generous, upbeat, kind and loved to reach out to those who needed a friend or needed a boost in life. She looked for the good in people and in life! One of the most positive people we have known, especially in her elderly years when her health was not good. She was good to us and we loved her for that!