In Memory
OBITUARY
Kay Lee Bailey
OCTOBER 13, 1946 – DECEMBER 20, 2020
Kay Lee Bailey, 74, passed away on December 20, 2020.
She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on October 13, 1946, the daughter of the late Barbara and Kenneth Wollman.
Kay graduated from Indiana University with a Master's Degree in Education. She taught in Fort Wayne Community Schools for 38 years and retired with South Wayne Elementary, where she herself had attended Elementary School.
She loved her family, gardening, IU basketball and all animals, especially her own dogs.
Surviving are her husband of 35 years, William "Bill" Bailey; children, Alison (Drew) Carlson and Ben Bailey; grandchildren, Kat and Will Carlson; brother, David (Lilian) Wollman; niece, Kelly (Eric) Bell; great-nieces, Makenzie (Robert) Ott and Madison (Connor Van Ooyen) Bell.
Private family services will be held.
Burial will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Ft. Wayne, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Allen County SPCA.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fort-wayne-in/kay-bailey-9966296
Nancy K. Ormsby
I am so sorry to hearing of Kay's passing. She was a good friend in high school and I always remember her quiet, reserved demeanor which masked a lovely, kind and gracious person who would do anything for you. My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and Kay's family. May she rest in peace.
Judith A. Rogers (Smith)
So sorry to hear about Kay. She taught school with my mother at South Wayne. My mother thought the world of her.
Frances (Fran) M. Krandell (Williams)
Kay and I went to Irwin together for about a year. Did you know she won a look alike contest? It had to do with the picture of the girl on the Sunbeam Bread Package. Kay was every bit as cute as the girl on the package. I think I had a little hero worship at the time.
Tucker (Dan) N. Schiebel
I am so sorry to hear of Kays passing. Fond memories of our years at SSHS and a beautiful partner for Bill for 35 years. She will be missed....Tucker
Bill White
I did not expect to see that Kay had passed away, very disheartening. Kay and I go all the way back to the fourth grade at Harrison Hill along with home room at South. Just a few years ago my wife and I were in Fort Wayne and met Kay and her husband for a fun lunch. She was just the same as all those years ago, accusing me of getting her hooked on McDonald's French fries (true) in trouble during home room (also true) and much more. We only saw each other a handful of times as adults, but always picked up like it was just yesterday. She was a really good friend all through school, those type of friendships are rare and worth remembering. I will remember Kay as a special person and miss her.