Marie Bailey
June 16, 1930 - December 3, 2020
Marie Bailey was born to Shad Hawkins and Ida Oats in Newellton, LA on June 16th, 1930 with her twin Ida B. When Marie was 15 years old, she married Richard Bailey Sr. and moved to Gary, IN. She loved going to church, her family, cooking, and especially going fishing! On the early morning of December 3rd, 2020 God called her home where she then surrendered her spirit to the Lord. Marie leaves behind in her memory two sisters; her identical twin, Ida B. of Gary, IN and Cleo of California as well as one brother Shad Hawkins Jr. of Gary, IN, eight children; Richard Bailey, Willie Bailey (deceased), Robert Bailey (Adrienne), Sheila Bailey, John Bailey (deceased), Brenda Simmons, Lisa Palacio, and Billy Hawkins (Christine). Grandma Marie as the grandkids would call her leaves behind 25 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 9 great great-grandchildren. Marie had a host of nieces, nephews, and many special friends who loved her. The family would like to especially thank her niece, Rosa Rodriguez, for being her caregiver of the last 7 years. Marie will forever be loved and missed dearly.
Marie Bailey was born to Shad Hawkins and Ida Oats in Newellton, LA on June 16th, 1930 with her twin Ida B. When Marie was 15 years old, she married Richard Bailey Sr. and moved to Gary, IN. She loved going to church, her family, cooking, and... View Obituary & Service Information