Betty Ann Bailey

Betty Ann Bailey, age 90, of Drummond Island, Michigan, died on September 30, 2018, at her home. She was born on August 27, 1928, in Bruce Township, Michigan, to Roswell Jones and Jeanette Lillian (Strickland) Anderson. Betty grew up on Drummond Island, since the age of two. She attended and graduated from Sault High School in the Class of 1946. She married her childhood sweetheart, Norman Alvin Bailey, on April 10, 1948, upon his return from the United States Navy, at the Drummond Island First Congregational Church. They began their family, raising five children. Betty was a member of the Drummond Island Homemakers, 4-H Club, Ambulance Corps, Snowmobile Club, a Cub Scouts den mother, and volunteer at B&C Bakery. She also volunteered to help with weddings, the “Fall on the Island Festival”, the Annual Veteran dinners, and many other charitable organization events. Betty was an avid knitter, but with an adventures spirit. She loved to travel, some places include France, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and several cruises. She enjoyed gardening, making maple syrup, and boating. Betty is survived by her daughters, Jo Ann (Michael) Patrick of Bath, Michigan, Darlene (Michael) Skinner of Drummond Island, and Jayne (James) Gustafson of Drummond Island; son, N. Richard (Sherie) Bailey of Houghton Lake, Michigan; daughter-in-law, Debra Bailey of Drummond Island; grandchildren, Shawn (Kristin) Patrick, Shannon (Rick) Thelen, Jennifer (John) Blasius, Amy (Jason) Scott-Kronemeyer, Emily Skinner, Michael (Jody) Skinner, Crystal (Michael) Pierson, Justin Bailey, Kelly (Chad) Thompson, Jessica Bailey, Brittnay Bailey, Danielle Bailey, and Joel Bailey; and great grandchildren, MacKenzie and Blake Thelen, Ivy, Ella, and Macy Patrick, Ross, Reid, and Reese Blasius, Alexis, Mikayla, Jordan, and Maxwell Scott, Carson Kronemeyer, Marrin, Jacob, and Evan Skinner, Lucas, Isabella, and Kailen Thompson, Liam and Lauren Pierson, and Logan Bailey. She is also survived by sisters, Verna (Bob Robins) Bailey of Drummond Island, Dorothy (Ed Swiderson) Bertrum of Brimley, Michigan, Helen Conley of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ivalene Woehl of Trinity, Florida, sisters-in-law, Etta Anderson of Alabama and Alda Cook of Benzonia, Michigan; brothers-in-law, Earl (Donna) Bailey and Frank Bailey, both of Drummond Island; very special niece, Carol Bailey Yates; the Bucht children, Carlene, Michael, and Kelly, who she treated as her own; and many other nieces and nephews. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman Bailey, who were married for 64 years; son, Wayne R. Bailey; granddaughter, Jamie Sue Gustafson; great-grandson, Mason Bailey; brothers, Vern Anderson and Cecil (Barbara) Anderson; sisters-in-law, Wilda (Jewel) LaMere, Cornelia Bailey, Maxine Bailey, and Myrtice (Neil) Maddock; brothers-in-law, Frederick (Audrey) Bailey, Marshall (Naomi) Bailey, William Conley, William Woehl, Allen Bertrum, and Ray Cook.; and dear friend, Bonnie Bucht. A Memorial Gathering will be held on October 8, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Lighthouse Church on Drummond Island. The Memorial Service will follow at 12 Noon. Interment will be at Drummond Island Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Drummond Island Ambulance Corps., P.O. Box 225, Drummond Island, MI 49726.

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Betty Ann Bailey

August 27, 1928 - September 30, 2018