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Elaine Smith Coats
Your mom was our neighbor and friend. So sorry we’re just learning of her passing. She was a special lady and the family is in our prayers.
The Ross family
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Sally. She was a wonderful person, a great educator, and friend. Ben, Susan, Jenny and Katie Ross
Angie and Timmy Yonn
Timmy and I are so very sorry to read of your mom's passing. She has always been the most cheerful and welcoming person, and we will always remember her fondly. Our prayers are with you all.
Emma Wright
Kim, Miriam & William, so sorry to hear the news of your Moms passing-- she was so loved and admired by many, as was both of your parents--know Bill was waiting on his sweet Sally.May God's peace and comfort continue to be with you all-Hugs, Emma Wright-
Lesia Wallace
Carrie McCannell-Scruggs
Mrs. Bailey was my 4th grade teacher and made such an impression on me with her compassion and enthusiasm. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Sending love to her family.
Robert and Melinda Crawford
Our condolences and prayers.
Dell Ross Dunman
Your parents were so special. I know my mom and dad was with you dad as they waited for your mom to enter heaven's gate. Sally was a very special person and touched so meny lives. Prayers for all of her family.met your
Sheryl Harper
Karen Ogilvie Harmon
Donnie and Sherry Fussell
Your Mom is a very special woman.She touched so many, as my 4th grade teacher, working with Donnie at Emma Love and as our older daughter’s 4th grade teacher. I always loved running in to her as she would always catch me up on her kids and grandkids. Iwe know that you know how ver blessed you are to have had her as a mom. We will be praying for all of you. Love the Fussells
Ginny White
Sally was a treasured friend to me as well as so many others.
Susaan and Nick Markiw
We are neighbors from around the corner and met Bill and Sally at a cocktail party. They were the sweetest couple making us feel very welcomed to the neighborhood. We are happy to know she is reunited with Bill. May sweet memories sustain yoou during your grief.
Sheila Plourd
Carla Bates
My deepest sympathies Kim, Miriam and William. I know your momma and daddy are kicking up their heels being reunited ❤️
Jim Hannigan
the brightness in this world dimmed with Sally’s passing
Dee Dee Thornton
Kim and Miriam- I’m so sorry to about your mother’s passing. You are will be in my prayers. Love and prayers, DeeDee Thornton
Kay Sparkman
I will miss seeing Sally in the mountains every October. She was a true inspiration.
Jim Hannigan
Mary "Sally" Evelyn Wikle Bailey
2024-12-24
Mary “Sally” Evelyn Wikle Bailey, 83, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 24, 2024, at the Warner Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center in Fernandina Beach.
She was born July 28, 1941, in Marianna, FL where she was raised and graduated as a member of the Marianna High School class of 1959. She attended Chipola Junior College for 2 years where she met her future husband, Bill Bailey. The couple was married September 3, 1961, in the First Presbyterian Church of Marianna, FL.
The couple moved back to Mr. Bailey’s hometown of Fernandina Beach where they would later raise their family. Mrs. Bailey attended Jacksonville University where she received a bachelor of elementary education degree. She was an educator for 37 years in Nassau County, primarily teaching 4th grade at Emma Love Hardee Elementary School. Mrs. Bailey adored teaching and treasured all her coworkers turned friends, many students and incredible memories.
Mrs. Bailey retired from teaching in 2001 and spent the next 23 years enjoying time with family and friends. She loved chatting, shopping and traveling. Mrs. Bailey had an incredible love for life and would brighten up any room she walked into.
She was a lifelong Presbyterian and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach where she served as an Elder, Sunday school teacher and youth leader for many years.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William “Bill” Rene Bailey Sr., parents, Evelyn and Harry Wikle Sr. and brother, Harry Wikle Jr.
She leaves behind three children: Kim Mixon and her husband Curtis of Lake City, FL; Miriam Hannigan of Lake City, FL and William Bailey Jr. of Fernandina Beach, FL.; Five grandchildren: Ashley Dohrn and her husband Dylan, Lauren Mixon, William “Will” Bailey, Greer Hannigan, and Olivia Hannigan.; One great-grandchild: Bennett Dohrn.
Her family will receive visitors on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach with the Reverend Dawn Mayes, Senior Pastor and the Reverend Julie Higbee, Associate Pastor officiating. Mrs. Bailey will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach.
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