November 22, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Bailey, age 86, was born in Liberty, Tn. Oct. 9,1937 and departed this life November 21, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in
Smithville. She was a member of Faith Congregational Methodist Church in Dowelltown. Mary worked as a seamstress at Work Wear in Alexandria for many years. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lula Mae Bass Stone, her husband, Jerry Bailey, son Tony Bailey, and siblings, Anna Laura Young, Janice Davis, Billy Stone and Ernest Stone. She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Tallent of Smithville. Grandchildren, Sabra (Jeremy) Murphy of Smithville, Chris (Brandi) Cantrell of Crossville, and Leslie Bailey(Jay Ellis) of Alexandria. Great-grandchildren Braya Murphy(Haden Cripps) of Cookeville, Briahna Murphy of Smithville, Caleb Cantrell and Dylan Cantrell of Crossville, and Kayleigh Goodman of Alexandria. She is survived by two siblings, Bobbie (Charles) Fite of Lebanon and Joe Stone of Smithville. Daughter-in-law, Connie Bailey of Alexandria, and special friend, Jimmy Carter.
Visitation will be Friday 4-8 and Saturday 8-service time at 10 in the chapel with Mark Miller officiating and interment to follow in Hillview Cemetery
Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.