Louise Marie Bailey

Louise Marie Bailey, age 86, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born January 28, 1938, in Harrington, DE, to the late John and Lilly Voss.

Louise married Clarence “Gigger” Bailey on October 16,1954. They were married for 60 years before Gigger’s death in 2014. Together they raised their four children in the Milton area. Louise worked at Beebe Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 41 years.

Louise enjoyed cooking and baking for family gatherings, shopping, and visits from family and friends. She frequently attended her grandchildren’s athletic events and was their #1 fan. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Louise is predeceased by her husband, Clarence “Gigger” Bailey and her granddaughter, Melissa Downey.

Louise is survived by her children: Randy (Paula) Bailey of Montgomery Village, MD, Sandy (Keith) Whaley of Laurel, DE, Gary (Carlyn) Bailey of Rehoboth, DE, and Cheryl (Chris) Betts of Milton, DE, her 9 grandchildren: Chris Skye, Shannon Bailey, Jason Bailey, Sabrina Hearn, Matt Whaley, Brittany Matthews, Erin Hurlock, Christopher Betts, and Cory Betts, and 21 great-grandchildren, as well as special sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A special thanks to Dr. Palekar and Dr. Rosa for the excellent and loving care she received, and to her very special caregivers (Debbie, Cindy, Nancy, Barb, Felicia, and Karen) who were part of “Team Weezie.”

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Shorts Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, DE 19968, where a time of visitation for family and friends will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton, DE.

Flowers are accepted. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Online condolences are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com