Mary Bailey

Mary A. Bailey, 96, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away Wednesday morning, October 31, 2018 at Paramount Senior Living. Born February 23, 1922 in Grottoes, VA, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Lilley A. Shifflet Allen. Mary was employed at Knouse Foods, retiring after more than 25 years of service. She most recently had attended the Fayetteville Church of God. Her hobbies included traveling, sewing, flowers, and gardening. Her husband of 71 years, Floyd J. Bailey, whom she married July 31, 1945, preceded her in death on July 6, 2017.

She is survived by her son, James D. Bailey (wife Emily) of Fayetteville, PA; three granddaughters Lisa Owens, (husband Michael) of Annapolis, MD, Pamela Pride (husband Al) of Reston, VA, and April Sprenkle (husband Mike) of Fayetteville, PA; five great-grandchildren, Alex and Meghan Owens, Breanna Pride, and Kendra and Cameron Sprenkle; and one great-great-granddaughter, Jade Sprenkle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Frances, Margaret, and Virginia; and four brothers, Samuel, Floyd, Leon, and Theodore.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, November 5, 2018 in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg , PA. Pastor Gary Yoder will officiate. Interment will follow the service in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 6;00 – 8:00 PM and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Paramount Senior Living, 6375 Chambersburg Road, Fayetteville, PA 17222.