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Louise Marie Bailey, 76, of Lima, formerly of Russells Point, passed away, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center.
Louise was born Jan. 23, 1942, in Celina, a daughter of the late Gerhard and Fredonia Schnelle Leugers. She married Frank D. Bailey Sr. on Dec. 19, 1959, and he preceded her in death on April 14, She was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Motter; two brothers, Jim Leugers and Gary Leugers Jr.; a niece; and five nephews.
She is survived by two daughters, Tammy (Ronnie) Butcher of Chillicothe and Connie (Jamie Sims) McNeal of Lima; three sons, Frank Bailey Jr. of Russells Point, John (Tonya) Bailey of Jackson Center and Richard (Mindy) Bailey of Lakeview; 13 grandchildren including a special granddaughter, Tiffany, whom they raised; 29 great-grandchildren, including a special great grandson, Kalaeb; five sisters, Judy (Delbert) Knisley of Washington Court House, Sharon (Ron) Amrine of West Mansfield, Hope (Ken) Martin of Bellefontaine, Mary (Bill) Comer of Huntsville and Joy Tavenner of Russells Point; four brothers, Joe (Kathy) Leugers and Wayne Leugers, both of Lakeview, Mike (Sue) Leugers of Huntsville and Roger (Kim) Leugers of Belle Center; and several nieces and nephews.
Louise retired from Westinghouse in Bellefontaine in 1985 and then from Holloway in Jackson Center in 2005. She enjoyed collecting salt and pepper shakers, Pillsbury Doughboy collectables, crocheting blankets and canning apples. She was a “diehard” fan of the OSU Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and Altlanta Braves. She loved and cherished her family.
Funeral services begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview, where visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19. Burial is in Huntsville Cemetery. It is requested that the apparel of your favorite sports team be worn.
Memorial contributions may be given in her name to Logan County Cancer Society ,c/o Mary Rutan Hospital, 205 Palmer Ave., Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Express condolences at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.