Doreen C. Bailey

Doreen C. Bailey, 87, of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the University of Nebraska Medial Center in Omaha, NE.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, May 20, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Reverend Martha Anderson officiating.  Visitation with the family present will be from 11:00-1:00 P.M on Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  

Doreen was born September 16, 1931 in Sioux City, the daughter of Sylvester and Mildred (Ragan) Woolworth.  She graduated from Leeds High School.  Doreen worked various job in the Sioux City area.  She married Richard Bailey on November 5, 1949 in Elk Point, SD.  He preceded her in death on March 12, 1984 in Sioux City. 

Doreen enjoyed playing the piano and organ.  You could often find her listening to music, including her favorite artist Danny O’Donnell, cheering on her beloved Chicago Cubs, or taking care of her precious dogs Lucy and Benny.  She liked to work in her yard, cook, and bake.  Her most requested specialty was her potato salad, which she made for all the family gatherings and parties.  Doreen was a member of Trimble United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her sons:  Rick (Sofia) Bailey of Omaha, NE, Dan (Nancy) Bailey of Dakota City, NE, Ron Bailey of Wakonda, SD, Don (Jeana) Bailey of Sioux City, and Doug (Sandy) Bailey of Yankton, SD; 10 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother Merle (Jeanette) Woolworth; sisters:  Donna (Al) Baustain, and Janice (Dick) Gatz.

Doreen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter Misty, one sister, three brothers, and her beloved toy poodle Precious.