The funeral for Mary Lois Bailey, 94, will be 10:30 am Monday, May 6, 2019, at Dover Christian Church, Dover, OK. Rev. Fred Jones will officiate. Burial will follow at Dover Cemetery under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home, Enid.
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Mary Lois was born October 25, 1924, in Dover, Ok to Mirmeth Hayes and Helen (Gray) Eubank. She died Monday, April 29, 2019, at Hennessey Care Center, Hennessey, OK. Mary graduated from Dover High School in 1942. She married Howard Bailey May 4, 1942, in Kingfisher on their school skip day. She lived in the Dover Community most of her life, going from city girl to farmer’s wife and homemaker. As well as raising four children with their various school activities, she later worked as telephone operator and at the Hennessey Care Center for several years retiring in May 1989.
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Mary Lois was a faithful member of the Dover Christian Church, serving on various committees and helping with their noodle project until she was 90, and health issues slowed her down. She was a 10 year member of the North Enid Lions Club.
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She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Bailey in 2004; two brothers; infant Levi Leslie, and Charles Leroy Eubank. Surviving are three daughters, Marilyn Cooper and husband Harold of Enid; Margaret Reina and husband Pat of Nolensville, TN; Sybil Price and husband Darrell of Kingfisher; son, Tarlton “Buddy” Bailey and wife Jean Ann of Yukon; sister-in-law, Dorthy Eubank, Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
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Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the Dover Christian Church or the Dover Fire Department.
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Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
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