Linda Bailey Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Linda Bailey of Pellston, Michigan, born in Vernon, Michigan, who passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda Bailey to pay them a last tribute.

Though Linda has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Paine and Louise Paine (Henning); and her sister Peggy Berecz. She is survived by: her husband Bill Bailey of Pellston, Michigan; her daughters, Penelope Sue Pitts (Wesley) of Tennessee and Stacy Lynn Niekirk (Erik) of Holland, Michigan; her granddaughters, Riley and Emma Niekirk; her brother Robert Louis Paine of Florida; and her adoptive daughter Sue Stamour. She is also survived by many cousins, friends.

Memorial contributions in her memory are suggested to be directed to Little Traverse Bay Humane Society and Hospice of Michigan.