Marilyn Bailey Obituary
Marilyn met David Bailey in Cody Wyoming, getting married on Sept. 28, 1989. They lived happily in Cocoa Beach, FL, Sundance, WY and then settling in Phoenix, AZ. David proceeded Marilyn in death in Nov 2004.
Marilyn's life was dedicated to raising her kids and teaching elementary school. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Utah State University like her father.
Marilyn's love of horses and outdoors followed her all her life. She loved to participate in cattle drives in WY with a group of women friends who called themselves "The Saddlebags". Marilyn also passed on her love of horses to her granddaughter Mikayla Keller Lee.
Marilyn was proceeded in death by her husband David and her eldest son Clyde Keller.
She is survived by her brothers Clark, Frank and Howard Noel; by her children Michelle and Floyd Keller; her grandchildren Mikayla, William, Heather, Wyatt and Hailey; plus 5 great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be conducted this spring in Utah.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Charlotte Pearl Bailey
January 17, 2026
Life gives us time... it's the love that gives it meaning. May the divine Spirit of love fill each of your hearts with the warmth of her memories. Marilyn was wonderful woman and a lovely lady!
My children Kelly Rae, Daniel and Richard Threlkeld
have wonderful memories of trips to Wyoming and Florida to stay with GrandPap and Marilyn.
As my Dad would say: Live Life Loving it and Love Living It!
Charlotte P Bailey
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