Dorothy Bailey Obituary

We bid farewell to Dorothy Bailey (Columbus, Ohio), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 4, 2026 at the age of 95. Dorothy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Bailey to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rade Grgich and Anna Grgich; her husband Howard Bailey; her parents-in-law, Frank and Pearl Bailey; her siblings, Violet Bargdill, Sophia Grgich, Mildred Hauck, Peter, Milton, George and John Grgich; and her great grandchild Damian Bailey.

She is survived by: her children, Karen Huffman (Jim Young), Susan Bailey and Howard H. Bailey (Cathy Alberts); her grandchildren, Valerie Nafzger (Bradley Lee), Melissa Bailey (Jon Ribbing), Ashlynn Bailey, Ava Bailey, Danielle Hess and Allison Castle; and her great grandchildren, Kaleb Ribbing, Jadyn Ribbing, Larrea Lee and Ember Lee. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Flowers are welcome but in lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Dorothy's memory be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at http://www.stjude.org.