Service

Friday, February 12, 2:00 PM Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville

Obituary

Juanita L. Bailey, 92, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville, where she had resided for 6 years, becoming well-loved by the staff.

She was born April 11, 1928 in Henry County to Sammie and Orpha (Lockridge) Kennedy.

She married Harry W. Bailey on July 22, 1962 in Rochester, Indiana. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1985.

Mrs. Bailey had worked beside Harry for many years at the Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville. She also worked in retail sales. In her spare time, she did volunteer work at the hospital. She was also a babysitter for Luke and Mark Kaiser for several years and then took care of her great grandchildren. Her grandson and great grandchildren were her biggest joys.

Juanita was a member of the Rome City American Legion Post 381 Auxiliary, the Wolcottville American Legion Post 110 Auxiliary where she was a past president, and the Order Eastern Star. She had also helped serve dinners to the Lions Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Ann Smith of Wolcottville; a grandson, Derek (Candy) Gayheart of Wolcottville; a granddaughter, Amy (Tom) Hord of Greenwood; four great-grandchildren, Devin (Sydney Sampson) Gayheart of Pikeville, Kentucky, Tori (Kyle Evans) Gayheart of Pikeville, Kentucky, Cameron Zervos of Wolcottville, and Alyssa Zervos of Wolcottville; a niece, Charlene Dailey; two nephews, Richard (Donna) Young and Dean (Julanna) Young; and her special son-in-law, David (Julie) Craig of Indianapolis.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lavona Gallimore and Erma Young.

Graveside services will be Friday, February 12, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville.

Per the Governor, face masks are required.

Preferred memorials may be directed to family.

Young Family Funeral Home Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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