Mary F. Bailey

Mary F. Bailey, 62 of Rockford died Friday, January 31st, 2025, at Saint Anthony Hospital after another battle of respiratory illnesses. The daughter of Paul and Mary Lee (Rolando) Bailey, she was born January 8th, 1963, in Rockford, IL. 

Mary Frances graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1982 and then worked at Growth Enterprises for many years. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Calling everyone to keep in touch and pass along any information or discuss whatever topics she saw on the news. Watching sports of almost any kind was one of her favorite past times but she enjoyed ice skating and baseball the most. 

Survivors include brothers Robert (Marcy) Bailey and Donald (Constance) Bailey; nephew Eric Bailey, niece Ashley Barnes; great nephews Logan (Madison), Jacob, Jordan, Tristen and great-great niece Sutton. Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and her new favorite four-legged friend Mavis. 

Predeceased by her parents Paul and Mary Lee Bailey. 

The family would like to say a special thank you to Saint Anthony ICU team for the special care and support they gave Mary. 

A celebration of life will be held on March 8th starting at 11:30 at the Eagles Club 3829 11th St., Rockford II and a private burial to follow. 

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