Irene Bailey

Irene Bailey, age 91, of Mount Calm, passed away early Thursday morning, April 16, 2020 at her residence. Private Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Mount Calm Cemetery with Minister Jimmy Tucker officiating (live stream provided on our website). Irene will lie-in-state Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. LIVE STREAM Irene was born November 29, 1928 in Seymour, the daughter of Robert and Elsie (Sumbera) Kolar. She was a 1947 graduate of Penelope High School. On February 28, 1959 she was united in marriage to Bill Bailey in Reno, Nevada. Bill preceded her in death on August 31, 2008. Irene attended the West Community Hospital Nursing School where she received a certificate as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She worked at Hubbard Hospital until her retirement. Irene also worked for First Baptist Church in Mount Calm, the Dairy Queen in Hubbard, and the Mount Calm Independent School District as a cook. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, raising sheep, canning, gardening, and cooking. Irene loved all the special gatherings with her family. She was a former member and founder of the Mount Calm Fire Department. Irene is also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Jackie Lane; brothers, Marvin Kolar and Alphonse Kolar; and sisters, Evelyn Seith and Helen Klanika. Survivors include her children Marvin Bailey and wife Annette and Mildred Thompson and husband Randy, both of Mount Calm, and Billie "Bitsy" Caldwell of Robinson; her grandchildren, Heath Lane, Heather Travers and husband Craig, Beth Miller, Justin Bailey, Josh Caldwell, Brittany Raley and husband Andrew, B.J. Allen, Jason Caldwell, Dustin Thompson, Ashley Allen, and Shannon Bailey; 22 great grandchildren; and a great great granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Dustin Thompson, Justin Bailey, Havyn Godines, Mason Hall, Josh Caldwell and Heath Lane. In lieu of fl0wers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.