Obituaries

August 9, 1939 to June 14, 2022

WINGATE - Marsha Bailey, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 14 after a long illness.

She was born Aug. 9, 1939, in Francesville to Edgar and Georgia Maude Byrd, the oldest of seven siblings. She graduated from Francesville High School in 1957, and from Ft. Wayne International Business College. She later completed a paralegal certification course. On Jan. 4, 1959, she married Douglas Bailey in Medaryville.

Marsha Bailey

She is survived by her husband, a daughter Lori (Steve) Pugh, and son Matthew (Jessica) Bailey. She also has five grandsons Christopher, Kyle, Nicholas, Nathaniel and Alexander. Survivors also include her sister, Rebecca (Richard) Rude, brothers Jim (Shirley) Byrd, Tom (Linda) Byrd, and Steven (Julie) Byrd.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Greg and Lawson, and infant daughter, Traci.

Mrs. Bailey worked for law firms in Winamac, served a term as court reporter for the Pulaski County Circuit Court, and managed her own deposition business. She was very active in her church, the First Christian Church of Francesville.  For several years she taught children’s Sunday School classes, led a ladies Bible study group, and managed the church’s annual Thanksgiving dinner.  She also introduced and directed the Toys for Tots missionary program. She loved and was loved by her family.  Every October, she hosted a family reunion that included hay rides, pumpkin carving, or apple bobbing.  Everyone enjoyed the day immensely.

Visitation hours will be 12 noon to 2 p.m., Monday, June 20, at the First Christian Church of Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Interment will be at Tippecanoe Cemetery. 

Memorial donations are preferred to the First Christian Church of Francesville.

Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate is assisting the family. Visit at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a memory.