Betty L. Bailey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty L. Bailey, 88, formerly of Spiceland, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at the Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community in Ft. Wayne. She was born November 18, 1924 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Earl and May (Derrow) Miles. Betty was well known for her sense of humor and her care for people. She often visited nursing homes and transported the elderly to appointments and the grocery store. Betty was active in Democratic Party Politics and served as a precinct committeeman in Spiceland. She was a member of the Spiceland Friends Meeting, Spiceland Alumni Association, and the American Legion Ralph Test Post Auxiliary. Betty enjoyed reading, crafts, crocheting, board games and playing cards. She is survived by three daughters, Sonja (husband: Randy) Coffman of Lewisville, Mary (husband: Mike) Johnson of Ft. Wayne and Nancy Jordan of New Castle; grandchildren, Erin Jordan, Leigh Ann (husband: Mark) Brooks, Ryan (wife: Christa) Jordan, Susan (husband: Brett) Weaver, Kristin (husband: Jason) Davis and Wes (wife: Jessica) Coffman; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Bailey and four brothers, Larry, Bob, John and Billy Miles. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Spiceland Friends Meeting with David Brock officiating. Burial will follow in Circle Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Sproles Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Spiceland Friends Meeting or Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community with envelopes available at the funeral home. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. Sproles Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Betty Bailey.

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Betty L. Bailey

November 18, 1924 - November 24, 2012