Obituary- Ellen O. Bailey
Ellen O. Bailey, 88, passed away Mon., Mar. 10, 2008, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
She was born Aug. 13, 1919, in Shawnee County, the daughter of Joshua A. and Pearl (Weir) McRoberts. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1938. She was married to Stanley Bailey on Nov. 1, 1941. He preceded her in death Jan. 11, 1996.
Ellen and Stanley farmed for many years. Later she worked as a clerk for the Dept. of Revenue until her retirement.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother. She is survived by a brother, Wilbur (Gene) McRoberts; sister-in-law, Vada H. McRoberts, Silver Lake, and niece, Jeanette Catrom, Silver Lake.
Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Thur., Mar. 13, 2008, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetary. Ellen will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Wed. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake United Methodist Church, 204 Madore, Silver Lake, KS 66539.