Agnes Lorraine Wallace Bailey
August 23, 1930 ~ May 23, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
On May 23, 2011, Lorraine Bailey gently passed into the arms of our Lord. Born at Sotterley Plantation on August 23, 1930, she was the daughter of the late J. Glen Wallace & M. Berlean Newton Wallace. She was the Wife of the late J. Wilmer Bailey, Sr.Lorraine is survived by her loving children; Jimmy Bailey (Martha), Pat Leslie (John), Glenda Joyce, & Franny Bailey. She is preceded in death by her children Mary Jean Wills & John Lee Bailey. She was “Maw Maw” to 12 Grandchildren & 10 Great Grandchildren. Being the last of the Wallace children, she was also preceded in death by her siblings: Doris Hammett, Freeman Wallace, Eleanor Strobel, Elwood Wallace, Dola Sturm, Frances Brawley, Jean Collins, Dickey Wallace, & Nancy Farrell. Mrs. Bailey was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She attended St. John’s School & St. Mary’s Academy. As an Administrative Receptionist at the First National Bank of St. Mary’s, she dedicated 30 years of service, as well as serving as a Switchboard Operator for C&P Telephone Company, & former member of the Hollywood Ladies Auxiliary. She began her career at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station where she met her lifelong love, whom she married at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church on March 29, 1948. While being a devoted wife & mother, she & Mr. Bailey spent many years serving as Sextons to St. John’s Church. Lorraine was a true Christian. She was a diligent worker & her optimism was unique, as she relied on her faith in God to provide where needed. She thoroughly loved her Life to the fullest while being resilient, even in the face of occasional adversity. She found a most profound love through Family, Friends, & the Church, as those connections meant the most to her. Wherever she went, she could light up a room… spreading joy to old & new friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD., where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 10:00 AM at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD., with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.Contributions may be made to the St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church Building Fund, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“My thoughts and prayers are with you! I worked with Lorraine at “The Bank”. She always brightened my day. “
“All of us here in Missouri are so sad to hear of Aunt Lorraine passing. When all of the Wallace girls came out to visit one year, Fred and I picked them up at the airport. We stopped on the way home to eat, and when the bill came they all started digging in their purses. Fred told them he could afford to buy their dinner, and without missing a beat, Aunt Lorraine looked up and said, “well you just go for it fella !” They were all such happy folks. Now that Aunt Lorraine is gone, the world is a little sadder place.”
“Aunt Lorraine is now at peace and reunited with all of her family that have been waiting for her to join them, can you imagine the party that is going on. To all of the Bailey family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy. Love to all. “
“What an amazing woman. I am so glad to have had the honor to know Aunt Lorraine. Aunt Doris, Aunt Peanuts, Aunt Jean, my Mamaw and all her other siblings are welcoming her into Heaven – their group is complete once again. Our condolences to all of the Bailey family – Aunt Lorraine will be greatly missed.”
“Glenda, Frannie and Pat: I am so sorry about your Mom. Such a sweet lady. I know you will all miss her dearly. May you find comfort and peace through precious memories. My deepest sympathy goes to you all. <3"
“Ms. Lorraine will be missed, but not forgotten, a grand lady.”
“Prayers and comfort to the Bailey clan during this difficult time. May the close bond and love of your family keep you strong. Aunt Lorraine was a true gem and she will be greatly missed by all.”
“To the family we are so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a special lady to us. Even my family from WV will be saddened by the loss of her. We know she is in Heaven with her family and no longer in pain. We will miss you and our times at Mom Dillows. Love, Doc and Ellie”
“God needed another angel and he got a special one in her. Even though we love and miss her, she is in a much happier place.”
“My Thoughts & Prayers go out to you Frannie, Logan & Family. Remember All the Good Times & Tresure her in Your Heart Forever. God Bless You Frannie”
“To the Bailey family; Please accept our sympathy with the passing of Lorraine. I worked with her at FNB of St. Mary’s and Mercantile. She was a great lady. Remember the good times. You now have a special angel in heaven”
“To the entire Bailey Family, my deepest condolences on the great loss you are enduring. My prayers go out to each and every one of you. May you find peace and comfort in knowing she is with Our Lord and Savior. “
“Thoughts and prayers with the family in your time of sorrow. Please call Franny if you need anything. Wanda and Rick Loheed”
“Dear Franny and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mother, and your father, too, as being so very sweet. Please know that my thoughts are with you.”
“My thoughts go out to Aunt Lorraine’s family. I find comfort knowing she is reunited with her siblings and Uncle Wilmer. “
“God has taken another angel to Heaven. Aunt Lorraine will be so missed by all that knew her with her smiling face and wonderful sense of humor. The Heavens are rocking now with all the Wallaces back together again. I’m sure Uncle Wilmer, Mary Jean and John Lee welcomed her with open arms. Love you bunches Aunt Lorraine and we will miss you.”
“To the Bailey Family, So sorry to hear this. Lorraine and I worked at “the bank” for many years. She ALWAYS had a smile and kept the coffee flowing!!! May you find peace and comfort in knowing she is with Our Lord and Savior. I am sure Doris was there waiting for her..”
“Jimmy and family, we were sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Sincerely, Son and Elaine (Adams) Wood”
“To the Bailey family, I am so sorry to learn of Lorraine’s passing, I worked with Lorraine at the bank,she was always a gentle and friendly person, she will be truly missed. Hold onto your special memories to get you through this sad time. My prayers are with you.”
“Franny and family-Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. She was a beautiful, sweet lady and we know you will miss her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“I would like to express my sincere condolences to the entire Bailey family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Miss Lorraine in person, but I am blessed to know her daughter Franny. It is evident to me that Franny is her legacy in many ways. May God welcome Lorraine with open arms into his eternal kingdom where she will be reunited with loved ones gone before her and yet to come!”
“To the Bailey Family, May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. Danny and I worked with Lorraine at FNB. She was also one of my older cousins, that kept us in touch with the past. She will surely be missed.”
“Franny, I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Prayers go out to you and the family.”
“”To all of Lorraine’s Family, my Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom. What a beautiful picture of her. It looks like she was at her lovely “Garden Party” Birthday. What sweet memories and pictures you will have of that special day. Your Mom was such a lovely person always wearing a smile. May you find comfort in knowing others care and are thinking of you at this difficult time.” “
“Bailey Family, the Knights of Columbus pray for the repose of Lorraine’s soul, and for her family, that God will grant you healing and peace in this time of grief and loss. “
“To the family: I also worked with Lorraine. She would always smile and brighten up my day. She will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. She is now your guardian angel and will be looking down and guiding each of you in the right direction. Take care of each others Take care of each other. “
“Joanna and I send our condolences, Franny. You are in our thoughts.”
“To the Bailey Family, So sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. I worked at “the bank” for many years with her, she was a riot!. She will truly be missed.”
“To The Bailey Family, We are very sorry to hear about your mom! She was a very special lady, and will be greatly missed. Both she and your dad were fine, caring people and everyone will miss them. However, I know she is so happy to be in heaven with Wilmer! Tommy and Rose Goldsborough “
“Pat, Jimmy, Glenda, Franny and Aunt Lorraine’s family: Please know that your Mom was one of my favorite people in this world – always smiling and gracious. A true lady in the best sense of the word. I will miss her pleasant way and smiling face. God blessed her with a lovely and loving family. God has blessed your family with a lovely and loving Mother. She is now with Uncle Wilmer, Mary Jean, John and all the rest of her loved ones.”
“To the Bailey family. So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady! She enjoyed her time on earth and now she’ll enjoy her time in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“We know not the day nor the hour… My heart is full of sadness and joy. May God bless you and keep you. “
“Pat, Jimmy, Glennda & Franny we are so sorry to hear about your mother, she was a wonderful person. Your father, sister & brother will be there to greet her. memories are a wonderful thing. “
“You have a special place in our thoughts and prayers today…and a special place in our hearts always. We offer our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom/Mother-in-law, a very special lady. May God bless and comfort you. We love you.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult loss. Keep her memories close to your heart and she will always be with you. XOXOX “
“You already know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. No mere words on here are going to make you feel better, but please know we love you and if you need anything…”
“If I may quote from my Facebook page to Franny: Our sincere condolences to Aunt Lorraine’s family….Lots of sad people here on Earth but I know there is one happy Bailey in heaven (Uncle Wilmer) and one BIG HAPPY Wallace reunion in heaven…They will ALL welcome her with open arms…The last of the Glen Wallace Family has gone home and we will miss her…A great family that I can proudly say I am part of…”
“Franny, Logan and Family, Keep the memories of your Mom/Grand Mom, close to you and she will always be with you. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Franny, Logan and family, May it comfort you to know others are thinking of you at this difficult time. Keep all the memories close at heart, it does help.”
“Aunt Lorraine was the last of the good ones. She’ll be missed so much by so many. She’s with her heavenly family now, happy and pain free. Her memories will make us smile for a long time. “
“We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. From all we have heard from you, she was a really neat lady! She is with God! Bob and Bonnie”
“To the entire Bailey Family, we are so sorry to hear this. You are all in our prayers. We are sure she is with the Lord.”
“We are sad at the passing of a great lady. She worked hard, and loved even harder as her parents and siblings did. We are proud to be a member of this wonderful family and wish peace and comfort to Pat, Jimmy, Glenda and Franny. We have one more angel to watch over us now. “
“Aunt Lorraine doesn’t need our prayers because she is happy with her mother, father and siblings now. We were fortunate to have such people in our lives and although we miss them terribly it is selfish to bind them to us when it is time for them to fly. Aunt Lorraine tell everyone hi for us. Peace is with you forever now.”
“A tremendous loss to the entire family and the many, many friends out there. Truly a vibrant woman, who lived a wonderful life as a wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother. Our prayers and heart-felt condolences to the family.”
“So sorry for your loss. She was like a grandmother to me, and she will be missed. I have nothing but great memories of her and of her house. Glad I got to spend some time with her before she went to the Lord. And she was just a dancin’ and singing kareoke with the best of them!! Love you all! Glad she will be there with her husband.”
“Oh Franny… I am so very sorry. Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow for you, Logan and your entire family. “Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight..” Praying that the love you had with your mother and the many wonderful memories help you all through this time. Prayers and love to you all. “
“The Bailey, Wallace Families: So sorry to learn about the loss of Lorraine, she was a very sweet lady in every respect. Her youngest sister, Nancy Farrell, was my daughter Dedie’s godmother, Franny worked with me in the District Court, Doris worked at the Governmental Center, I’ve known Pat for many years, and I went to school with the Strobel kids. My deepest sympathy is extended to everyone. May God bless eaach of you. Skip knew Wilbur all his life. Love Doris & Skip Jones”
“Jim and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. “
“To the Bailey Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“To the family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Lorrine will be missed. We will keep her and you in our prayers.”
” My Prayers go out to the Bailey family.”
“We are saddend about aunt Lorraine’s passing. I am so glad the Bailey family had her 80th birthday Garden party and so many people got to see her. We are sure glad we made it. I have so many fond memories of aunt Lorraine and the kids as we grew up. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Dear Franny, Glenda and Family: I can’t express how sad I was to hear of the loss of such a wonderful, caring and loving human being. Missy was as much a parent to me as she was to you and the rest of the Bailey kids. I will miss her terribly and will always remember how beautiful and beaming she was at her birthday party this past summer. Much love and heart felt sympathy to all.”
“I am truly sorry for your loss. You all have my deepest sympathy. Hearing of Aunt Lorraine’s passing brought back many memories. Sitting with Mom & Dad on the porch, hard crab picnics, playing in your yard with all of you when we came down for visits as kids. All while being watched and cared for by “Our Angel” Aunt Lorraine. She will be greatly missed. What the world loses, Heaven gains.”
“May our Heavenly Father comfort and hold you in the palm of His hand. “
“Glenda, Frannie, Aubrey and extended family – May it bring you comfort to know there are many people who share in your loss today. Mrs. Bailey was a fine Lady and will be sorely missed. So giving of herself and bringing happiness to anyone she met. God’s eternal light will shine upon her always. Peace and Love now and in the coming days ahead. God Bless!”
“Jimmy & Martha & The entire Bailey Family. We are so sorry about the passing of your mom. I grew up in Hollywood and have many memories of your mom and dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“To the Bailey Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I have only met her a couple of times at Mom Mom Dillow’s and really liked her. Your Mom and my son Connor got along great at his age, like 7 months, the first time. There was just something about her that drew you to her. I will miss her myself. Thinking of you from WV.”
“Dear Frannie, Logan, and Family. We are truly sorry for the loss of your Mom and words cannot express our sorrow for you and your entire family. Remember that your Mom is now in Heaven re-united with your Dad, brother, and other relatives and will always be looking down and watching over all of you. I know your Mom meant the world to you but have peace of mind that you will forever hold a presence in your heart, soul, and mind for her. Love you girlfriend. Our love, support, and prayers. Kathy and Jay Lankford”
“To the Bailey family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Franny, the great love and caring you always showed towards your Mom was surely a source of peace and comfort to her throughout her life. May you find solace in the happy memories of all the great times you spent together. “
“Franny, I am sorry to hear of your mom’s passing… May your many memories keep you strong during this difficult time”
“The “Bailey” family is in my thoughts and prayers. Her laughter and smile will be greatly missed.”
“Thank you everyone for your kind words written and spoken, and for your support and love during this sad time for us. Mama was well aware of this Internet condolence site, and she would often ask me to express her condolences for her – and I did. She would be pleased to see so many kind words of support written here for her family. Since I live in Florida she was my main reason for returning home to St. Mary’s County and my husband and I did that often. It just won’t ever be the same for me; that is what makes me the saddest. Mama is happy in heaven, I have no doubt about that; and I will cherish all the memories of her and the life she gave me in the most beautiful hometown on earth, St. Mary’s County, Maryland.”
“It has taken me a while to put thoughts together about what to write here. Aunt Lorraine and Uncle Wilmer were two reasons why I knew the Bailey Family would become my family as well. Lorraine’s love of life and music was an inspiration to all and her deep faith and love of family would be hard to match. She was such a good friend to all and I remember many good times that will fill the empty space of her not being her. Her service was beautiful and her children, and grandchildren should be proud of the send off prepared for her. It was truly apparant that through the tears of sorrow joy was present as she would have wanted it to be. If anyone has the lyrics to the song Mr. Norris sang at the graveside I would love to have them. It was the perfect end to a lovely service. I always have a shoulder if needed. “
It has been nearly 4 years that Mom has passed and I find that I frequent this site, reading the Obituary that I wrote immediately after her Passing. To this day, I find much healing through the description. There is so much to remain close through those memories. I also appreciate the lovely Condolences that each of you have left on behalf of My Mother. May She continue to Rest Peacefully with Jesus Christ, Her Lord and Savior, as well as with our loving Family and Friends that join. ~ Franny*