Evelyn Conrad Bailey passed away at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy of talent, kindness, and generosity. She was known for her crafting skills, including macramé, crochet, counted cross-stitch, crewel, silk ribbon, embroidery, needlepoint items, and quilting. She was also an integral part of the family business, running the shop and managing the books, and working with suppliers.
Evelyn and her husband Howard traveled across the United States with their two sons and also visited Spain, Hawaii, Brazil, and Mexico. They were active members of the First Baptist Church since the late 1950s. Evelyn will always be remembered for her devotion to her family, her love of Jesus Christ, and her joy of being a mother to her two boys.
Evelyn’s upbeat personality, smartness, and kindness will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her two sons, several nieces and nephews, and her grandson. Evelyn will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and crafter, who lived a full and happy life.
Evelyn Louise Conrad Bailey, a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023, at TrustBridge Hospice, in Pompano Beach. She was 96 years old. A funeral service will be held on March 23, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Marshall, Missouri, with Dr. Mike Parris officiating. Prior to the service, visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends can sign the online guestbook and leave remembrance memorials in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church.
Evelyn was born on August 20, 1926, near Brunswick (Chariton County), Missouri, and moved to Miami Bottoms (Saline County) when she was two. Evelyn grew up as a country girl without running water, indoor plumbing, or electricity. She walked two-and-a-half miles to Bluff Grade School and graduated from Miami High School in 1944. Evelyn enjoyed playing basketball for Miami High School, collecting pecans on the farm, listening to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio, and going to movies at the old Mary Lou Theatre.
Evelyn met her husband, Howard Bailey, in March 1944 at the Rainbow Inn in Miami. They got married on September 10, 1944, in Sedalia, Missouri. Howard deployed with the U.S. Army a few weeks later and eventually went to the WWII Pacific Theater. While Howard was deployed, Evelyn moved to Fort Knox, Kentucky (Howard’s basic training), and worked on base as a stenographer. After that, Evelyn moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and worked for the Veterans Administration.
Following the war, Evelyn and Howard worked at the International Shoe Company in Marshall, Missouri. They established a successful business, Bailey’s Plumbing and Heating, in September 1953, after completing construction of their work building at 450 W. Boyd Street. They retired in 1981 and became ‘snowbirds’ in Pharr, Texas, and Coconut Creek, Florida, from 1990 to 2012. They enjoyed their retirement and cherished their friendships across the country.
Evelyn will always be remembered for her fondness of collecting pecans on the farm, playing basketball for Miami High School, and listening to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio. She was married to the love of her life, Howard Bailey, for 79 years, and together, they built a successful business that was a part of the Marshall community for many years. Evelyn will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
Evelyn Conrad Bailey, a woman known for her upbeat personality, smartness, and kindness, has passed away. She was a skilled crafter, with a talent for macramé, crochet, counted cross-stitch, crewel, silk ribbon, embroidery, needlepoint items, and quilting. Her handiwork was not only beautiful but also given generously. She also worked in the family business, handling the shop, bookkeeping, and collaborating with many suppliers across the region.
Evelyn and her husband Howard had two sons, and together they traveled across the United States on family vacations and visited Spain, Hawaii, Brazil, and Mexico. They were members of the First Baptist Church since the late 1950s.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, as well as her two loving sons and grandson. Evelyn believed in Jesus Christ and loved her church family, and she cherished being a mom to her two boys. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, and we praise God for her peaceful transition.
A Life Full of Talent and Love
Evelyn Conrad Bailey was known for her talent in crafting and her dedication to family and church.
A Devoted Wife and Mother
Evelyn’s greatest joy was being a mother to her two sons and a devoted wife to her husband, Howard.
Remembered with Love
Evelyn’s upbeat personality, kind heart, and generosity will be missed by her family and friends.
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