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Sandy Bailey Obituary

Sandy Rae Bailey, age 81, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, and is no longer struggling with the effects of dementia and is now in the arms of Jesus. Sandy graduated in 1962 from South High School and was a member of the Red Hats and Georgetown Seniors. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah; great-grandson, Zeke. Sandy will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Russell; daughter, Dawn and Scott Eisen; grandchildren, Spenser (Natalie) Eisen, Allison (Derrek) Saxton, Bailey (Derek) Johnson; and great-grandchildren. The family welcomes visitors on Thursday, January 15, for a one-hour visitation prior to the service from 10 - 11 AM at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49508, where the funeral service will begin at 11 AM with Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiating. Interment will be in Winchester Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Sandy may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Jan. 12 to Jan. 15, 2026.

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Hermina Potter

January 18, 2026

Sending my Sympathy to Russ and family. We had a lot of fun playing Bunco for many years Hermina Potter

Sonja Busha

January 16, 2026

Dawn and Scott,
I want to express my sympathy on the passing of your mother Sandy. She was a very sweet lady and I was honored to have meet her. Prayers for your family.

Tom and Sonja Busha

Beverly Leaf

January 14, 2026

Rusty, Blessings on you as you mourn the death of Sandy. I have such fond memories of spending time with Sandy as teenagers. Don and I enjoyed the times we had getting together with you and Sandy at SHS class reunions and getting together at other times also. We send our caring thoughts, prayers and sympathy as you mourn her death. With love, Beverly and Don Leaf

Faithraterink

January 14, 2026

So sorry to hear about Sandy.Always loved talking with her when i would stop with Avon.Praying for the family.

Shari Sjoerdsma

January 13, 2026

Mr Bailey I am so sorry that dear Sandra has pasted away to heaven! You folks were such a joy to help at the credit union!! I miss seeing a lot of the members . Hugs and praying for you as you journey without the love of your life ! Sharie Sjoerdsma (Lake Trust C U)

Carol Lillibridge

January 13, 2026

Sandy and I were best of friends up until we were 8 years old when we moved away. Our birthdays were 2 days apart and our middle names were Rae so we felt almost like sisters. Low and behold when my Dad celebrated his 100th birthday in 2013 Sandy showed up at his celebration at Pilgrim Manor. Back then we put celebrations like that in the Grand Rapids Press and Sandy saw it and came which meant so much to me and my Dad. I have memories of her and I walking down Cutler St. to the Brown Paper Co selling the newspapers we had collected in our little red wagon when we were only 5 or 6 yrs old. You certainly wouldn't do anything like that now. My sincere sympathy to the family. `

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Stroo Funeral Home

1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

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Stroo Funeral Home

1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

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