Roberta A. (Becky) Bailey

Roberta A. (Becky) Bailey, 89, of Meadville, passed away June 16, 2023 at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born October 6, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of Robert N. and Edna Guyot Amy.  She married Dr. Alan D. Bailey July 30, 1955.

Becky was a 1951 graduate of Meadville High School and a 1955 graduate of Allegheny College with a double bachelor’s degree in sociology and elementary education.  She worked as an elementary school teacher for several years at Crawford Central School District.

A member of Stone United Methodist Church, she was also a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority at Allegheny College, Meadville and Hilltop Garden Clubs and the YMCA, participating in Silver Sneakers, swim, and exercise classes.  Becky actively supported her children’s activities including the Meadville H.S. boys swim team.  She enjoyed antiques, golfing, playing in two bridge clubs, wintering on the Gulf Coast for 25 years, being a Docent at the Kenneth Beers Log Cabin and the Baldwin Reynolds House, and as a volunteer grandmother.

Survivors, in addition to her loving husband Alan, include three sons, Dr. Todd Bailey (Sheree Shorey) of Meadville, Bret Bailey (Vicki) of Ormond Beach, FL, and Matthew Bailey (Rusty Burns) of Orlando, FL; seven grandchildren, Aaron Bailey (Michelle), Andrew Bailey (Ryann), Ethan Bailey (Elspeth), Chelsea McCoy (Joel), Amber Denney (Michael), John Burns, and Emily Burns; and nine great-grandchildren, Cameron, Alex, Charlotte, Alex (Morty), Brooklyn, Ava, Brody, Eloise, and Astria.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant granddaughter, Isabel Amy McCoy.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 21st from 3-6 p.m. at the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE.

A memorial service will be Thursday, June 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Jane Ellen Nickell officiating.

Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery

Memorials may be made to Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St. or the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute, 16792 Conneaut Lake Rd., both of Meadville, PA 16335.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net