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Patricia Kay Bailey
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Patricia K. Bailey, age 81, passed away peacefully at Jennie Edmundson Hospital October 6, 2025. She was born April 17, 1944 to the late Jack and Ruth (Rhodes) Sorensen in Council Bluffs, IA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rosalie Outka; brothers, Rev. Robert Sorensen and Lt. Col. Jack W. Sorensen.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Dennis Bailey; daughters, Julie Hoover (Doug) and Jennifer Hosack (Alex Escobar); aunt, Mary Ann Peterson; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM at Harlan Cemetery-Harlan on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The family will direct memorials.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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