Gay Bailey

 

CENTERVILLE:  Gay Anna Bailey, 65, of Centerville, Iowa passed away at her home with her daughters by her side on October 4, 2010.  She was born January 29, 1945 west of Mark, Iowa to James Loyd and Helen M. Henderson Foster.  She married Jerry Bailey March 27, 1964 at the Mark Baptist Church, where she was a member.

 

A resident of Centerville, Iowa since 1963, her childhood was spent on the family farm near Mark, graduating from Davis County High School in 1963.  She started working with Iowa Southern Utilities immediately after graduation.  In 1971 she accepted a job at Centerville National Bank and remained there until 1991, at which time she took a job with the City of Centerville.  She retired in 2010.

 

Gay was a member of the First Baptist Church in Centerville.  She loved spending time with her daughters and her many wonderful friends.  She loved her home and collecting antiques.

 

She is survived by two daughters, Paula Bailey of Rapid City, South Dakota, Penny (Jon) Brinegar of Ottumwa, Iowa; a brother, Gary (Sandra) Foster of Bloomfield, Iowa; and several cousins.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and Jerry Bailey in 2002.

 

Graveside services will be at 2pm on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Hopkins Cemetery near Mark, Iowa with Pastor Lloyd Johnson officiating.  In accordance to Gay’s wishes, a visitation has not been planned.  Memorials have been established to Mercy Hospice and the Centerville First Baptist Church.