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Iris Bailey Obituary

Iris Louise Bailey, 63, Hopkinsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Hopkinsville, KY. Iris, the daughter of the late Sonny Galbreath and Mary Bailey, was born on July 19, 1961, in Christian Co. KY. Iris was employed at U.S. Tobacco in production. She enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball, listening to music, working and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Paternal grandmother, Edna Galbreath. Survivors include her siblings, Claudia Ridgell, Patricia Jones, Janice (Keir) Majors, Sarah Bussell, Carl Bailey, and Jodie (Gina) Bailey; devoted best friend, Natalie Payne; a host of nieces & nephews & cousins.

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Published by Christian County Now on Jan. 10, 2025.

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Beth Wallis

January 16, 2025

When I went to work as a temporary at USSTC in 2018, Iris & Natalie were some of the first folks I met. They both helped me learn the ropes & we had a lot of fun while I was there. If Iris was ever down, I never knew it. She always had a smile on & a laugh to share. I think even now of some of the funny things she used to say! She was a hard worker & was always ready to lend a helping hand if asked. I appreciated her & am so sorry to hear of her death. She was one of the good ones! Asking the Lord to comfort her family in the days ahead.

Mike Cappock Paducah, KY

January 15, 2025

I went to Booker T Washington school and was proud to call Iris my friend.
Rest in Peace, Miss Bailey.

Jennifer Hadley Quarles

January 10, 2025

Iris and I was long lost friends. We went to school together, ate often at each other's grandmother's houses, which she lived two house over from my grandmother's house, on Central Avenue in the 70´s-89´s. We looked after each other grandmother's. We had many great times hanging out together at my mom´s house restaurant; which was created in the back of grannys house. We would always be eating hamburgers and French fries and for dessert, pineapple fruit cups. One thing for sure, Iris was a great Basket ball player. She vowl to work hard on that court, as a team player!! May she rest in peace and God bless her family, threw this time of home-going service. Iris we shall see each other again, in Jesus name.

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