Betty Dailey Obituary
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221 North Meridian
Portland, Indiana 47371
260-726-7171
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Betty L. Dailey, age 95, of Bryant passed away on Sunday November 16, 2025 in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born in Muncie on February 16, 1930 the daughter of George and Margaret (Sonntag) Grogg. She was married on June 22, 1948 to Virl Dailey and he passed away on August 30, 1998. Betty was a homemaker and had worked for 13 years at CTS in Berne. She graduated from Redkey High School in 1948, member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Rosary Makers and Alter Rosary Society. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, water skiing and swimming.
Surviving is three sons Marion Dailey (wife Ann) of Bryant, Kerry Dailey (Sharon) of Bryant and Jeffrey Dailey (wife Dee) of Upland, one daughter Claudia Caster (husband Roger) of Portland, Seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother Joseph Grogg.
Mass of Christian burial is Friday November 21st at 10:00 AM in Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Peter Logsdon presiding. Burial will follow in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Pennville. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to Masses or Bryant Volunteer Fire Dept.
Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com
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Rose Free
November 18, 2025
I believe this is the lady who was my mom's hairdresser. I remember the boys names, so think I'm correct. She was a wonderful lady and worked very hard. My prayers and thoughts are with her family and friends.
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