Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Barnett Family Funeral Home - Oskaloosa

1220 Walnut Street

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Earlene Bailey Obituary

Earlene Bailey, 88 of Oskaloosa, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at her home after a courageous year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Earlene was born February 10, 1929 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Earl and Mary Violet (Noakes) Johnston. She graduated in 1947 from University High School in Lawrence and attended Lawrence Business College. While in high school, Earlene worked in the offices of the Journal World News, so that she could pay for flying lessons. During that time, she was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Earlene was married to Kenneth E. Bailey, Sr. On March 1, 1948 in Topeka, , and moved to their farm in Oskaloosa, where she helped with farming and cattle operations until their children went to college. One of her proudest moments was when she was given the Farm Bureau National Woman of the Year Award. Earlene later worked 19 years as a bookkeeper for Kaw Valley Grain in Perry and then for an additional 10 years for White Cloud Grain in Lawrence and Topeka. When her children were young, Earlene served as a Cub Scout Den Leader and as a sewing and cooking leader for the local 4-H club. In later years, she became an accomplished artist in many mediums with her work in oils and water colors being here favorite. Earlene also enjoyed gardening and quilt making and was a voracious reader. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence, where she had served as a Stephen Minister and Financial Secretary and was a member of WELCA. Through a ministry at her church, she was involved in making hundreds of charity quilts.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Kenneth E. "Ken" Bailey, Sr, of the home, two Sons, Kenneth E. Jr. (Carla) Bailey, Dodge City, Tim (Marla) Bailey, Oskaloosa, one daughter, Debbie (John) Vensel, Butler, PA, six grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 New Hampshire, Lawrence. Family Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Cremation is planned and inurnment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Oskaloosa at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Jefferson County Friends of Hospice or to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of the Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. www.barnettfamilyfh.com

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 19, 2017.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Earlene Bailey

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

So sorry to hear of Earlene's passing, you are all in our thoughts and prayers

Dean /Jo Cross

March 20, 2017

Kenneth, So sorry to read of Earlene's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Doris & LeRoy Bateson

March 20, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with Earlene's family and friends. I am so glad I got to know her through Trinity Lutheran. Such a sweet person.

March 19, 2017

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Nathalie Crew

March 19, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOUR FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

KELLEY

March 19, 2017

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in Earlene Bailey's name

Memorial Events
for Earlene Bailey

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Barnett Family Funeral Home - Oskaloosa

1220 Walnut Street PO Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS 66066

How to support Earlene's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Earlene Bailey's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more