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PORTSMOUTH-Mary Alice (Schisler) Bailey, 92, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in her home. She was born September 12, 1928 to the late Leslie and Garnet (McCarty) Schisler. Mary met her husband, Jack at the University of Kentucky and enjoyed sixty-seven years of marriage. Mary Alice was a life-long educator and taught in the North Carolina, Kentucky and Ohio school systems and served as a career education coordinator for twenty-five years in Scioto County, Ohio. Mary Alice was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. She volunteered in many organizations including meals on wheels, Samaritan's purse, and reading instruction at Holy Redeemer Elementary. She enjoyed participation in local tennis leagues, playing bridge, and following University of Kentucky sports. The greatest joy in Mary and Jack's life was devotion to grandchildren and witnessing their accomplishments.
Mary Alice was preceded in death by her husband Jack Bailey on January 21, 2019, her siblings Dick Schisler, Jacqueline Zeune, and David Schisler.
Mary Alice is survived by daughter Lesley Jones (Joe) of Portsmouth, sons Mark Bailey of Nashville, Tennessee, and Andy Bailey (Molly) of Dublin, Ohio, and grandchildren, Aaron Jones, Jack Bailey, Elizabeth Bailey, and Hannah Bailey, and many nieces and nephews.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Holy Redeemer Church with Rev. Joseph Yokum officiating. Melcher Hammer Funeral Home will assist the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's memory to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 1325 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH, SOMC Hospice Center 2203 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation of Middle Tennessee 105 W. Park Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, and Animal Welfare League P.O. Box 1012, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662.
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Dean Delker
January 17, 2021
As an aunt she was always sweet, classy, fun & encouraging.
Eileen Taylor
January 17, 2021
I was sorry to read of Mrs. Bailey's passing. She was still Miss Schisler when I had her for a gym teacher at PHS. I was very fond of her over the years. She was a beautiful person and so kind to everyone. My deepest condolences to the family.
Jerry & Janie Sharp
January 17, 2021
Lesley, Mark, Andy and Family. So sorry for your loss. Mary Alice touched many many People, and Students in her 92 years!!!
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Sandy Fenton
January 17, 2021
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a sweet lady. May God bless you and your family.
Harry
January 16, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ronda
January 16, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Treyor
January 16, 2021
Nice lady! Great teacher!
Teresa
January 16, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Karene
January 16, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ronda
January 16, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Terry
January 16, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Yolanda
January 16, 2021
Prayers to you sweet Lesley! Your mother was a real gem!
Diane L Allard
January 16, 2021
Leslie, I'm very sorry about your loss. Your mother was my home tutor many years ago and was a turning point in my life. I've often thought of you and your mother over the years. Always good!! God surely blessed all of you, and me through her. Many prayers for you. Diane Loper Allard
Danny McHugh
January 16, 2021
Hi Leslie: Interestingly, I received a notice commemorating your dad's passing this morning from a year ago and I open the paper this morning to see your mother has now passed. I'm so sorry.
Danny McHugh
Cindy and Ed Mahle
January 16, 2021
Lesley, Mark, Andy and family,
We are so sad to hear about the loss of your beautiful mother. She always had a welcoming smile on her face for anyone. She seemed to know, no strangers. She had such a fulfilling life and made the lives of so many young ones, we are sure, much more meaningful in all her help with them. She is going to be missed by you and so many other’s whose life she touched. She is with Jack once again now, who was there with arms opened, waiting to hold her again. May you Rest In Peace Mary Alice. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dale Wilkerson
January 16, 2021
So Sorry Lesley Our Love and Prayers to You !!!
Elizabeth Songer
January 15, 2021
Lesley so sorry for your loss . Liz Songer (Ginny’s friend ) from WV
Kim
January 15, 2021
Leslie sorry about the loss of your precious mother!
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