BORN

1928

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Mary Bailey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 13, 2018.

Mary Bailey was born to loving parents, Hugh and Florence Sarahan, on August 16 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. She passed away on January 11, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Wisconsin with her brother, Charles Sarahan. At the age of eighteen, she visited New Orleans with her best friend, Helen. It just happened to be Mardi Gras. She returned to the city a few months later. New Orleans became and remained her home for the majority of her life. Here she made a lifetime of memories, met her husband, Jim Bailey, and raised her four children. Mary spent 25 years raising her four children, while employed as a legal secretary. She was very proud of her ability to provide her children with a Catholic education and college degrees. When her children finished their educations, she returned to school and found a passion for realty. She became a realtor and worked with Latter & Blum for 25 years. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, James T. Bailey, II. She will be missed dearly by her four children, Cheryl Bailey Bishop Boyd (Rich), J.T. Bailey, III (Carol), Michele Bailey, and Denise Bailey Scanlon (Patrick); her six grandchildren, Ryan Bishop, Adam Bailey, Scott Bishop, Meredith Bailey Runager (Justin), Lauren Traina, and Evan Bailey; and her two great-grandchildren Addison Runager and Mason Bishop. Mary also leaves behind her faithful dog, Peja. We will celebrate Mary's life on January 17, 2018, beginning with visitation in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. at 1:00 PM, to be followed by a Catholic mass at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. A small reception will take place after services. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Serenity Hospice.

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January 18, 2018

Shirley Buisson

So sorry to hear of your Mothers death.Becauseof weather could not attend service.

January 18, 2018

Lynn McClave

My sympathies for the loss of your mother. I worked with her at Latter & Blum for many years. She will be missed. Lynn McClave

January 18, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Pe 5:10

January 17, 2018

Taylor and Tricia Casey

J.T.,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in our prayers.

January 17, 2018

stephen ehlinger

Michelle, Denise, Cheryl and JT....I am so sorry for your loss! I had the pleasure of working with Mary for many years and she was a joy to work with. Prayers for all of you during this difficult time!
Stephen

January 17, 2018

May you take comfort in the fact that god will make you firm and he will make you strong in your time of sorrow

January 17, 2018

David Pierro

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember going to a Jazz game with you & your mom and it was great to see her enthusiasm and passion for the game. It is never easy to lose a loved one, much less one that enjoyed life so much.

January 16, 2018

Lisa O'Dwyer

Denise, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for strength and support.

January 16, 2018

Jackie Marr

Losing a mother, regardless of health and age is one of the most difficult things to learn how to continue to live with. I see a lot of smiles in the pictures which = a lot of love in a family over a long, long time. My prayers are with you all. Remember the laugher. JM

January 16, 2018

Carol Gniady

Very sorry for your loss, Denise and family. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

January 16, 2018

Denise Rocawich

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed visiting with your Mom when she came to St. Simons. She went out of her way when I visited New Orleans and I can not thank her enough for allowing me and my dog to stay at her home when while we were there. My thoughts and prayers to the whole family.

January 15, 2018

Darlene Merrihew

My sincere condolences to the Bailey family.
Mrs Mary (mom) was a hoot. She could be stubborn as a bull and funny as heck at the same time. I'm gonna miss her. Rest in Peace Mom!

You can have as many Baby Ruth's as you want now.

January 15, 2018

Arthur Sterbcow

Deepest condolences to the entire family. Mary was a wonderful person in every sense of the word. While President of Latter and Blum she was an absolute joy for me to see whenever we met. She was loved by everyone she met and worked with over the years. She has left me and many many others wonderful memories of a caring and professional individual. We were fortunate to have her as a role model to follow.

January 15, 2018

Caroline Roberts

Wishing you joyful memories to comfort you while you celebrate a life well lived. Our prayers and sympathies...Paul and Caroline Roberts

January 15, 2018

Sending my sympathy to the family at this difficult time. Mary was a dedicated board member for the Jr. Philharmonic Society of New Orleans for many years. She is remembered fondly. Sincerely, Joni Jensen

January 15, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family please allow God to comfort your heart because he cares lsaiah 25:8

January 14, 2018

May the family and friends draw comfort and endurance from the words of Hosea 13:14.

January 14, 2018

Mrs. Bailey was a wonderful person. I know that her family will miss her tremendously. I will join my prayers with theirs in the hope that she may find eternal peace and happiness.

Reed Sharpe, Jr.

January 13, 2018

Sharon A. Galman (Funeral Director)

The entire staff at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home wishes to express our sincere condolences.

January 13, 2018

G. Z.

To the Bailey family, I hope knowing that you're in the thoughts and prayers of many bring a measure of comfort. We look forward to the time when all things that cause sickness and death will be eradicated by God's Kingdom. - Matthew 6:9-10

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