Eva Heffington Bailey

Eva Heffington Bailey obituary, Olive Hill, KY

Eva Heffington Bailey

Eva Bailey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Globe Funeral Chapel - Olive Hill on Jan. 16, 2026.
Eva Heffington Bailey age 81, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at UK-St. Claire Healthcare, in Morehead, Kentucky.

She was born June 7, 1944, in Modesto, California, a daughter of the late Ben and Marie Ames Heffington.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, John Bailey Jr.; one son, Charles Anderson Bailey; one step-daughter, Sandra Houston; one brother, Patrick Heffington; three sisters, Janice Dorene Steribling, Margie Cabral, Jean Powell.

Eva is survived by one son, John (Jessica) Bailey III, of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one daughter, Lynn (Richard) McCollum of Berea, Kentucky; 3 grandchildren, Aaron McCollum, Ethan McCollum, Zander Bailey, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss her.

At the request of the family, there will be no services at this time.

Globe Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Eva Heffington Bailey.

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