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BAILEY, Shirley Barr passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. She was 81 years old. She was born on October 9, 1930 in Middletown, Ohio. She was born to Georgetta (Philhower) and Harry W. Barr. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, George W. Barr and Donald Harry Barr. Shirley graduated from Middletown High School in 1948. She met with her classmates once a month until her recent illness prevented her from being able to attend. After high school she went to work for Armco Steel at their General Offices. She left Armco to earn her Bachelor of Art degree in Education in Chicago at the Baptist Missionary Training School. She graduated after four years, and upon leaving Chicago, Shirley moved to Detroit, MI for a position as Director of Christian Education at the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, where she started five youth programs. She left Detroit to return to Ohio and marry Howard W. Bailey on April 23, 1955. Shirley taught school for the Dayton Church Federation as a weekday Church School teacher and worked summers at the Dayton Christian Center. She is survived by her loving Husband of 57 years, Howard W. Bailey; Son, Mark E. Bailey (Debbie), of Dayton, OH; Daughter, Lori B. Conner (Skip), of Dayton, OH; Three step-grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren. As well as one sister, Karen Alfrey of Middletown, OH and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Shirley and Howard worked hard for forty years as charter members at the Dorothy Lane American Baptist Church and was a member of the Central Christian Church in Kettering, Ohio at the time of her death. Shirley leaves many great friends to cherish her memory and loyal devotion. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2012, at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road at Grange Hall Road. Pastors C. Roland Marcus and Douglas Shoaff officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Friday. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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Judy Roads Pickrell
June 24, 2012
So sorry for her passing. She was a great friend to mother and Dad. My deepest sympathy.
June 22, 2012
I'm soorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope know she is in a better place. Sincerely Jeff Feairheller, Centerville Ohio
Amy Pokorski
June 21, 2012
With deepest sympathy to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue /Virgil Angus
June 21, 2012
Howard/Mark/Lorie, We weresaddened to read about Shirley death, While we had heard she was ill the news came as a shock to us. We have many happy memories of GOOD times with Howard & Shirley . We will cherish those memories. You have our deepest sympathy. Virgil & Sue Angus
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Jeff and Esther Green
June 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jacy Mccain
June 21, 2012
Lori, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 21, 2012
Shirley was a very nice lady who could always make us smile. She will surely be missed. Rest in peace Shirley.
The Staff at: Dr. Thomas Laneve DDS
John & Joan Harrison
June 21, 2012
To Howard and his family, we will remember Shirley as a vital member of our class get-togethers (in Ashland). She will be missed and we send you our deepest sympathy.
June 21, 2012
Mark / Debbie; sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and know she is in a much better place.
Joe Shelby
Michael Thompson
June 21, 2012
With our deepest sympathy to the family,
You are in our prayers.
Rose and Michael Thompson
Betty vagedes
June 21, 2012
To Howard, and family, I am Shirley's cousin Betty. Sadly I have not seen her since Bill's funeral. Life goes by so fast, but I have thought about her often. She was a wonderful person that I will always remember her. My thoughts & prayer are with you all.
Betty Barr Vagedes
Michael Philhower
June 20, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to Howard and family. As Shirley's cousins we will miss her sense of humor and our great conversations we had with her. She will be missed. Love in Christ, Lauretta and Mick Philhower
June 20, 2012
Shirley and I were cousins, but it was only the last few years that we became close as family and friends. I will miss her sense of humor and her phone calls. She was a good Christian lady and has been received by the Lord with a glad heart. Rest in Peace, Shirley.
Your cousin--Donna Perkins
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