Bernice “Bea” Margaret Bailey, Nov. 7, 1938 – May 13, 2020. Bea passed away peacefully May
13 at home surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dick Bailey, four
children, Allen (Cindy) Bailey, Laura (David) Weaver, Andrew (Cynthia) Bailey, all of Omaha, and
Adam (Kristin) Bailey of Callaway, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nieces, a nephew,
and many other loving extended family members.
Bea graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1956 and Kearney State Teacher’s College in
1959. She taught school in Cozad and Grand Island. Married in 1959, the couple lived for a short
time at Fort Riley, KS, while Dick served in the Army before they made their home in Grand
Island in 1961. After teaching, Bea devoted her life to raising her children and serving Grand
Island in business and philanthropy. Her greatest joy was serving the body of Christ within her
church community. A dedicated member of First Christian Church, Bea acted as president of the
Christian Women’s Fellowship and shared her musical gifts, especially piano. She was installed
as Chaplain and president of P.E.O. Chapter CK and named the 1982 Volunteer of the Year by
the American Cancer Society. Bea’s business endeavors also included microwave instructor for
Whirlpool and owner of A&A Floral.
A loving and joyful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, role model, and mentor to many, Bea
loved the Lord and enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and spending time with family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Fern Burnett, and brother, Bruce Burnett.
Private Services. Please join us for the Live Stream of the Service at
https://heartstreaming.link/REC/Bernice-M-Bailey
Monday, May 18, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries - Pacific Street Chapel
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