Annette Bailey Williamson, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Annette's wishes were for cremation. There are no services at this time. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Annette was born on December 4, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to Elmer G Arndt and Ruth C (Funk) Arndt.
Annette married David Bailey on April 17, 1958 and later married James Cox in 2017.
Annette had a long nursing carrier, working with Dr. James Clouse, worked as the Head of ICU at Golden Valley Memorial, and worked for Baptist Hospital until her retirement. She was a Co-Founder and Administrator of the Henry County Health Center from 1975 to 1991. And was the former president of the Missouri Public Health Association.
Annette was also a published author of many children books, and for many years she played as “Apple Ann” the clown.
Survivors include her husband James Cox, her son Danny Bailey, two grandchildren; Miles Bailey and Lauren Bailey, nephew Bill (Beth) Bailey, niece Tammy Bailey, 3 great nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Ghizzianna Arndt, along with numerous other family and friends.
Preceding her in death are her parents and brother Richard Arndt.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
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