Jane Pritchett Bailey's Obituary
Jane Pritchett Bailey (91) of Wilmore, Kentucky passed away on August 25, 2025 after living with Alzheimer’s for over twenty years. She was born on February 13, 1934 in Niantic, Illinois to Charles & Marcia Pritchett. Jane graduated from the University of Illinois and married Roger M. Bailey in 1957. Jane lived in Decatur, Illinois; Springfield, Illinois; Michigan City, Indiana; The Villages, Florida; Jacksonville, Florida and Wilmore, Kentucky.
Jane participated in several organizations including PEO, Tri Kappa, Christian Women’s Club, the church soup kitchen, bell choir and Friendship Bible studies. She also enjoyed golfing, bridge and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Roger M. Bailey in 2010 and her son, Jeffrey M. Bailey in 2024. She is survived by her daughters, Lynn E. Bailey of Fishers, Indiana, Carol Bailey (Jeff) Henderson of Wilmore, Kentucky, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00am (CST) at Graceland Fairlawn Cemetery, 2091 North Oakland Avenue, Decatur IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to your favorite charitable organization or to The Malachi Network, a global missions organization, P.O. Box 292, Quarryville, PA 17566.
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