Grace Ethel Bailey

Grace Ethel Bailey was born on July 23, 1926, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Walter and Alma (nee Bareswelt) Cohen.

Grace married Charles Bailey on April 13, 1946. They were married 77 years!

Along with her husband, Grace is survived by her loving children; Grace Steiner, Walter (Barbara) Bailey, Joan Bailey, Charlotte (late Dave) Vonderstrausse, Charles (Mary) Bailey Jr., Mary Gavey, Teresa (late Daniel) Howard, Joseph (Carri) Bailey, Patricia (Tom) Hall, Michael (Maria) Bailey, John Bailey (Michael D’Atri), Elizabeth (Joe) Dahlheimer, and Alma (Robert) Fath.

Grandchildren; Tracey Steiner-Rosenhoffer, Thomas Steiner, Jennifer Fox, Nathan Bailey, Megan Hunley, Sheila Adams, Sandra Campbell, Scott Campbell, Shaun Campbell, Hope Mendoza, April Lucas, Jeffrey Smith, Angela Smith, Charles Bailey III, Stephen Bailey, Ashley Virt, Nickolas Gavey, Amanda Dover, Serge Howard, Francesco Howard, Jessica Stults, Eric Hall, Taylor Bailey, Meggie Bailey, Cohen Bailey, Maddison Bailey, John Tanner Bailey, Tiarra Bailey, Joseph Dahlheimer, Andrea Fath, Christopher Fath, Patrick Fath, and Eric Fath.

Great Grandchildren; Sammantha Steiner, Spencer Rosenhoffer, Lucas Fox, Jonah Fox, Jillian Fox, Tamsin Bailey, Lexi Hunley, Olivia Hunley, Grayson Hunley, Baylee Williams, Dylan Pfriem, Jacob Adams, Dalton Adams, Brandon Holford, Brett Holford, Brooklyn Fishback, Breanna Holford, Scott Campbell II, Joel Campbell, Karli Campbell, Maci Campbell, Easton Campbell, Justin Mendoza, Alex Mendoza, Josh Mendoza, Danny Mendoza, Michael Mendoza, Ivy Wheeler, Marqueta Lucas, Sam Smith, Drew Smith, James Smith, Cassandra Bene, Anna Bailey, Emma Bailey, Charlie Bailey IV, Luke Bailey, Joshua Bailey, Noah Virt, Lily Virt, Drake Gavey, Victoria Dover, Lanny Jay Dover, Jaden Howard, Violet Howard, Isla Howard, Isabella Howard, Keagen Speaks-Hall, Asher Stults, Morgan Hall, Camryn Hall, Harrison Hall, Henry Hall, Baila Bailey, and Barrett Bailey.

Great Great Grandchildren; Kain Girshovich, Lotus Gullett, Makani & Makai Abafo, Sebashtian Williams, Rowen Williams, Corbin Fishback, Raelynn Fishback, Kensley Ledbetter, Damon Campbell, Rilynn Campbell, Leelan Wheeler, Sylas Wheeler, Karli Mendoza, Ava Mendoza, and Isabel Mendoza.

Proceeded in death by her parents, siblings Walter Cohen and Ruth Vaughn, grandchildren Jerry Bailey and Levi Dahlheimer, and great grandchild Emery Rosenhoffer.

Being the mother of a large family, Grace made big suppers every night for her family. She was an extraordinary cook, an extraordinary peacekeeper, and a devout Catholic. Everyone who knew her was touched by her kindness and patience. Her faith in God shown through to everyone she met and loved. Her smile was infectious and could light up a room. Grace loved spending time with her family, and she loved to help her community. Grace was a volunteer at Mercy Clermont for 41 years. She was also a member of St. Vincent De Paul and did a lot for her church community at St. Louis Catholic Church. During her time with St. Louis, Grace ran the kitchen and lunch program, she was a member of the PTO, and was involved with the annual St. Louis Festival. In her spare time, Grace enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Grace will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed.

Grace passed away on November 26, 2023, at the age of 97. Resident of Owensville, Ohio. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Evans Funeral Home – 741 Center St, Milford, OH 45150. A Mass of Christian burial will be held the next day, Saturday, December 2, 2023, at St. Louis Catholic Church beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery. The funeral procession will leave from the funeral home at 9:30 AM. In Lieu of flowers please donate to St. Louis SVDP or Right to Life of Cincinnati.