Rose Marie Bailey

Rose Marie Bailey, “Marie”, 94, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on January 15, 2025. Born on April 19, 1930, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary M. Rusell and the late Wilson Russell. Marie was the loving wife of the late John L. Bailey, Jr., whom she married on June 22, 1949, and who preceded her in death on June 25, 2000. She is survived by her children, Ray Bailey (Pat) of Leonardtown, MD and Margaret Vicente (JR) of Lubbock, TX, her sister, Irene Dixon of Leonardtown, MD, nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, Marie was preceded in death by her siblings, Merle Russell, Skip Russell, and Edith Wood. Marie was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from Margaret Brent High School. She was a homemaker, as well as a kitchen aide at Dynard Elementary School from 1974-1977 and at the Officer’s Club from 1980-1984. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Robbie Bailey, Michael Clarke, Mark Wood, Josie Vicente, Jerriko Vicente, and Eric Frederick. Honorary pallbearer will be Jared Vicente. Contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.