Jackie Bailey, age 71, of Columbia

August 29, 2020 Sean Hammond Obituaries

Jacqueline “Jackie” Bailey, 71, of Columbia, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

She was born November 21, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Elvis Lee & Susie Tucker McGowan

She was a homemaker and a member of Ono Community Church.

Preceded in death by a brother, Ewell Gene McGowan.

Survivors

husband: Dennis Bailey, Columbia

daughter: Kristie Wade, Columbia

3 brothers: Desmond (Linda) McGowan, Russell Springs

Frankie McGowan, Russell Springs

Freddie McGowan, Russell Springs

also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins

Funeral service for Jacqueline “Jackie” Bailey will be Monday, August 31st at 3:00 pm at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Asa Wooten officiating.

Visitation 1:00 pm Monday until funeral time at 3:00 pm

Interment in the Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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