EUNICE BAILEY

Eunice Bailey, age 86, of Valparaiso, IN passed away at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne, IN. Born September 5, 1925 in Hibbing, MN, she was the daughter of Stanley and Myrtle (Toettcher) Gilleland.

She graduated from Hibbing High School with the Class of 1943. She earned a Bachelors Degree of Science from the University of Minnesota in 1947. On April 14, 1956 she married Carlton Bailey in Minnesota. She was a teacher for 7-8 years in Minnesota, Hawaii and California. She resided in Valparaiso for 47 years where she was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Survivors include her sons, Michael J. (Linda) Bailey of Michigan City and Richard E. (Annette) Bailey of La Vergne, TN; sister, Audrey Gilleland of Albuquerque, NM; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Carlton Bailey.

To honor Mrs. Bailey's wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Burial at Stambaug Cemetery, Michigan, at a later date. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.