Sarah Evrard Bailey

Sarah Evrard Bailey, born on November 17, 1942, and grew up in Crafton, PA, passed away peacefully in Naperville, Illinois on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was a dedicated mother, registered nurse and later in life graduated from Seabury Western Seminary in Chicago and became an Episcopal priest who served congregations at Christ Church, Dayton, Ohio, Calvary Church, Columbia, MO and St. Mark's Church, Berkely Springs, WV.

Sarah, who many knew as Sallie, was a tireless advocate for helping others, dedicating her life to service and spiritual guidance. Her warmth and genuine care for those around her left an indelible mark on the lives she touched.

In addition to her vocation, Sarah was an artist at heart. Her love for nature found expression in her crafting, where she delighted in the beauty of wildlife. She pursued various crafts, demonstrating her creativity and ingenuity through woodcarving, painting, knitting, and crocheting. Not one to shy away from unique projects, she enjoyed rubbing flower petals to create nature pictures and weaving rugs and purses from recycled plastic bags.

She is survived by her son, Sam Bailey, and daughter-in-law, Lisa Bailey, as well as her grandsons, Clayton, Barrett, Landon, and Tristan Bailey. Her siblings, John Evrard, Judie Brower, and David Evrard, also carry on her memory.

Sarah's legacy is one of kindness, creativity, and devotion, and she will be deeply missed by her family and all who had the privilege to know her.

Sarah was preceded in death by: John L. Evrard - Father, Phyllis Evrard - Mother, and Kevin Bailey - Son