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Jessica Louise Bailey, age 36, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born October 26, 1988 in Richmond, IN to Joe and Frances Straszheim. Jessica attended Eaton High School and Centerville High School in Indiana; was an avid softball player; enjoyed bowling; and most of all being with her children that meant the world to her. She was preceded in death by her infant son Terry Joe Bailey, Jr; sister Jamie D. Straszheim; paternal grandparents Edward and Mary Lou Straszheim and Marjorie Smith; maternal grandfather Howard Dale Sink; uncle Victor Ray Sink; and cousin Ryan Straszheim. She is survived by her children Michael Bailey and Alyssa Bailey; parents Joe and Frances Straszheim; brothers Joshua (Kay) Straszheim, James (Carolyn) Massingale, Shane Straszheim and Scott Straszheim; sisters Camesia (Tony) Ditmer and Jonelle Straszheim and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the Gard Funeral Home, 226 W. Main Street, Eaton, OH. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm on Friday at Preble Memory Gardens in West Alexandria, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the funeral home to assist with final expenses. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.
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226 W. Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320

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