As a result of being includ-
ed in the Tobe Report of 1955
receiving
glowing
and
remarks for Madye’s design
savvy, fashion buyers from
around the world fell at her
feet. Pretty good for a West
Texas rancher’s wife!
Life was good as Mayde
and her husband rode on the
crest of international success.
They grew their company and
expanded, time and again,
into new markets and new
products.
But, by 1967, Madye and
her man were well past retire-
ment age and were growing
weary. Her husband had
returned to the ranch at
Ozona and Madye was ready
to follow. After successful
negotiations with the huge
RG Barry Company of
Columbus, Ohio, makers of
Dearfoam shoes and products,
Madye signed over the com-
pany for a tidy profit and went
home to the ranch to celebrate
her retirement. RG Barry
kept the Madye’s trademark
as a branch of their operation,
mainly for its established
name recognition.
Though no longer in pro-
duction, Madye’s products are
eagerly sought after in the col-
lector market, through e-Bay,
Etsys and other organizations.
And, as for Madye? Well, it
was just all in a day’s work for
this very talented, hardwork-
ing ranch lady and shrewd
businesswoman.
Madye Kersey Bailey passed in
1974 and her husband in 1978.
They left behind a son and daughter,
four grandchildren, two great grand-
children, and a lot of satisfied cus-
tomers!
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Catchlight Gallery • Ole Crystal Bar • Martha Latta
Robert Murphy • McDonald’s
Cheshire Cat Antiques • Dimestore Cowgirl
Loretta Garcia • Cathy Wright • Brenda Condra
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