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Lorna Lee MeeMo Bailey

Lorna Lee MeeMo Bailey obituary, Topeka, KS

Lorna Bailey Obituary

Lorna Lee MeeMo Bailey, 77, of Topeka, died November 10, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Alton, Kansas on April 21, 1932 the daughter of Coleman Leslie and Hettie Alice (Strange) McClellan. She was a graduate of Alton High School. Lorna will be remembered for her love of her family, and especially being a mom, grandma and great grandma. She was a member of Terra Heights Baptist Church. Lorna worked for the past 17 years for Sams Club as a demonstrator. Lorna married Willis Bailey on September 30, 1950 in Stockton, Kansas. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2005. She is survived by three sons, Bradley Bailey of Topeka, Reginald Bailey and wife Veneva of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Chad Bailey and wife Kimberly of Topeka, a daughter, Uvonda Meinholdt and Scott of Topeka, seven grandchildren, Candice, Derek, Jason, Garrett, Sheldon, Morgan and Peyton and one great granddaughter, Kaylea. She is also survived by a special friend Larry Kerley. Lorna will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Friday after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to benefit St. Francis ICU and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com. Lorna Lee Bailey

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Nov. 12, 2009.

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Joe Hughes

November 23, 2009

Tho its been almost 20 years since I made a visit, I am saddened to hear of the passing of the women who was my 2nd mom for some very rough years of my life. I may have left Terra dr. in 87 but I have never forgoten how she stood up for me (the chubby red headed kid)

Kathy Collins

November 16, 2009

To Larry and the Bailey Family-
I am so very sorry for your loss. Larry-I remember the twinkle in your eye the morning after you met Lorna. You smiled every time I saw you at work from that day on and especially when you talked about the things you and Lorna had done that weekend or how much you enjoyed meeting her family. As the two of you grew closer, the love you shared for her was more evident with each conversation. It was as if the two of you made each other whole. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family. Your friend from Telephone Care-Kathy

November 16, 2009

Lorna was a very special friend and confidante during the 10 years I worked with her at Sam's Club. I found her to be intelligent, witty and engaging. She was a very warm and caring person, and I will truly miss her. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and her "special" friend. God bless you all! Lavinia Sauter, Elgin, SC.

Sara Pinard

November 15, 2009

Cookie, you will be missed.

November 13, 2009

DUSTY YOUNG(TONY)

Linda Anderson

November 12, 2009

As a Sam's Club customer, I always enjoyed visiting with Lorna! Please accept my sympathy and know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Shari Gentry and boys

November 12, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Glen and Sharon Bishop

November 12, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

November 12, 2009

We were deeply saddened to learn of Lorna's passing. We loved to play cards with her. She always kept the game lively with a well timed slap, or side bet. We will especially miss the way she always kept us laughing. Jeff and Mary Jane King (Topeka)

November 12, 2009

To the Bailey Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. She was like a mother to many of us outside of your family as well. She will be sadly missed. She was a wonderful person. If you need anything get ahold of me.
Love Tricia and the family

Mechelle Douglass-Hogan

November 12, 2009

To the Bailey Family~

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim Wilson

November 12, 2009

To the Bailey Family,
I am saddened to hear about Meemo passing, she babysat my boys many years ago and was like a grandma (meemo) to them back then. We talked to her on occasion at Sams and it was always good to see Meemo's smiling face.

Kristina Douglass-Ball

November 12, 2009

To the Bailey Family,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Lorna. She was a GREAT woman, My thoughts & Prayers are with you in this time of need. Chad if you need anything just let me know.

Sandy Lasch-Havens

November 12, 2009

To all the Bailey Family
I am so sorry to hear about your mother and grandmother passing away. She was a very special lady to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed. If there is anything I can do, please let nme know. Your friend, Sandy

November 12, 2009

To Lorna's family.I am so sad to hear about your mom. I worked with her at Sam's and we had a lot of talks about kids. She was so proud of all of you. We know that she is in a better place but the heart still aches.Remember the good times with her. Bless you if you need anything please call I'm in the phone book.

DeLaine Kerley

November 12, 2009

Sure goin miss Lorna alot as she was family ....Larry and Lorna made believe in love after 60 for sure...I'll miss ya SHE DEVIL #5...Girl we had alot of fun at karaoke too...You alway said DeLaine to gettin a little to wild slow down....Miss Ya alot girl and love ya so much DeLaine...You was the best sister-in -law !

mickie malone

November 12, 2009

May the Holy Spirit comfort everyone that loves Lorna.

Cookie was such a special lady to all of that knew here. She had such a sense of humor. She was always a delight and always had a smile for all of us but oh how her smile would lite up even more when one of her sons and others she loved walked into view. At Sam's she was hired to demo products but in life she demoed love.

The world was blessed to have had her in it for the length of time she was. May all that knew her and loved her carry the memory and the warmth of her love in their heart forever.

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