Bunny Bailey
July 21, 1932 ~ April 22, 2018
Shirley Elizabeth Bailey “Bunny”, 85, of Hollywood, MD passed away on April 22, 2018 in Baltimore, MD. Born on July 21, 1932 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of the late Helen Catherine Mackley Cramer and Ammon Avers Cramer. Bunny was the loving wife of James Theodore Bailey, Sr. whom she married on June 26, 1954 in St. John’s Evangelist Church, Frederick, MD. Bunny is survived by her children; Roger Bailey of Hollywood, MD, Chicchina Stump of California, MD, Jimmy Bailey (Krystyna) of California, MD, Kathy Coombs (Rex) of Leonardtown, MD and Mickey Bailey (Marty) of Leonardtown, MD. 10 Grandchildren, 20 Great-Grandchildren and her sister Candice Westholm of Annapolis, MD. She is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Cindi Bailey and son-in-law Eddy Stump. Siblings; Dwight Cramer, Betsy Koogle and Chauncey Cramer.
Bunny was born and raised in Frederick, MD where she graduated from Frederick High School in 1950. She moved from Prince Georges County MD to St. Mary’s County MD in 1966. Bunny was the Owner/Instructor of Bunny Bailey Studio of Dance for 59 years. She was a member of the Dance Masters of America and Dance Educators of America.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 2:00-5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 9:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary R. Pomrenke officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Jeffrey Bailey, Doug Stump, Jody Koogle, Scott Xavier, Eddy Stump and Melvin Koogle. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lester Koogle and Freddy Koogle.
Contributions may be made to Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636.
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Ted & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember your wife, of so many years, mother and grandmother who was so close to all of you, your beloved Bunny. May many happy memories carry you all through this most difficult time. Our prayers are with the entire family.
Chi Chi, and all the rest of the family, With heavy heart I pray for you. I know you loved her very deeply and still do. I am so sorry.
Ginny McHenry
Kathy & Rex: Bobby and I are so sorry for the loss of your loved ones. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Words will NEVER express how much Mrs. Bailey, the Bailey family and The Bunny Bailey Studio of Dance has meant to me and my daughter, Kristi Engel. I can honestly say that I would not be the person I am today without Bunny’s influence in my life. She gave me a love and passion for the arts that I have enjoyed to this day. I’ve had the enormous good fortune of being able to spend precious time with such an amazing and special lady. I know she is dancing with the angels now.
Words will NEVER express how much Mrs. Bailey, the Bailey family and The Bunny Bailey Studio of Dance has meant to me and my daughter, Kristi Engel. I can honestly say that I would not be the person I am today without Bunny’s influence in my life. She gave me a love and passion for the arts that I have enjoyed to this day. I’ve had the enormous good fortune of being able to spend precious time with such an amazing and special lady. I know she is dancing with the angels now.
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Bailey’s passing. I waited on her every week at the Dry Cleaners. May she rest in peace.
Prayers for comfort in the hearts of the Bailey family. May warm memories of loving times spent together help you through these difficult days.
We have many fond memories of Bunny and Ted at Optimist meetings. Bunny was always very upbeat and had a smile on her face.
Bunny, Terry and Sherry had the same dance teacher in Frederick – Miss White. Bunny’s talent far exceeded the talents of other dance students.
We will keep Bunny, Ted, and the family in our thoughts and prayers.
We offer our tenderest condolences to Ted, Mickey, Kathy and the rest of the family at the passing of our beloved Bunny.
We know that Bunny’s passion for dance and the performing arts was contagious to her students. Anna continues her exercises & routines, with intent to continue Bunny’s legacy and teach dance…
We are certain that Bunny is now dancing for her Savior – and the smile on His face is a reward she’ll have always.
Our prayers are with the family, as is our encouragement that Bunny is awaiting all of us for a reunion that will have no parallel.
Peace and love… TM
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Bailey. Heartfelt sympathies to the Bailey family.
Sincerely,
The Copelands
My heartfelt condolences to the Bailey family. I have wonderful childhood memories of being a student of Bunny Bailey. She always had a smile and a sweet, sincere care for her students. I hope you all find comfort knowing she made a positive difference to many in St. Mary’s County.
Our condolences to the Bailey family. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Bunny. Our sympathies to the Bailey family. Bunny had a beautiful spirit and will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Bailey, Mickey, and the entire Bailey family meant so much to me growing up. Knowing the impact Mrs. Bailey made on my life and then thinking about the thousands of students she inspired over her 59 year career, that truly shows a remarkable woman and a life extremely well lived.
Some of my best memories happened at Bunny Bailey Studio of Dance. Her passion and love for dance still lives with me today. I’m still taking dance classes, 20 years later because of her impact.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I know she’s teaching time steps with the angels!
Heartfelt thoughts to the entire family. I will always remember how Bunny allowed all of her students to enjoy dance, to follow their dreams and to have fun. She always looked out for everyone, including the parents of the students she taught. Flavia Weedn said, “Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our heart and we are never the same.” Thank you, Bunny for the laughs, the joy of knowing you and for leaving footprints on my heart and that of our family.
Condolences to the family of a great tap dance and ballet legend, Bunny Bailey, close to 60 years teaching in the county. She was an amazing person with a wonderful and talented family. Long live her memory, may she rest in peace.
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs Bailey was a wonderful lady. May the Lord help you thru this difficult time. You are all in our prayers.
Sending lots of love to all the Bailey family. I have so many wonderful memories of Mrs. Bailey in dance class. She made dancing so much fun! I remember her encouragement, her big smile and her laugh. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Keeping the Bailey family in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry to hear this news. Mrs. Bailey, Mickey, Ms. Cathy, and the studio made a huge impact on my life and the person I have become. The lessons I learned through dance have helped me in my life as a performer and teacher, and I am forever grateful for the time and energy the Bailey’s invested in me and my family. Mrs. Bailey was a staple in our lives and her energy always seemed never ending. I will always fondly remember my time at Bunny Bailey Studio of Dance and the people who helped mold the person I am now. Thank you, Mrs. Bailey, and Rest In Peace.
My condolences to the Bailey family. Bunny holds a special place in my heart and memories. Like so many others, Bunny’s lessons taught me so much more than dance.
Blessings and peace to the Bailey family in their time of loss. Bunny Bailey was such a gentle and lovely lady who devoted her life work devoting much time and effort to make so many little ladies in training feel beautiful, talented, and oh so special. May she rest in peace and eternal harmony.
I just heard today that Bunny had passed. Thinking of the Bailey Family!