Sylvia G. Bailey

June 20, 1943 - October 16, 2019

Sylvia G. Bailey, 76, of Alger, died 4:20 p.m., Wed. Oct. 16, 2019, at VanCrest of Ada. She was born June 20, 1943, in Floyd Co., KY, the daughter of Will & Flossie (Mullett) Rowe, who preceded her in death. On Oct. 8, 1960, she married Clifford Bailey, who died Feb. 17, 1987. Survivors include, 2 step-children, Delores (Don) Kinnear, Kenton, OH, Alta (Bill) Fife, Alger, OH, 2 step-grandchildren, Kelly Henry & Michael (Shannon) Wilson, both of Kenton; 2 step-great grandchildren, Bailey Henry & Haylie Wilson, brothers and sisters, Donald (Lynn) Rowe, Ball, Louisiana; Orville (Nina) Rowe, Galion, OH; Eugene (Loretta) Tackett, Alger, OH; Larry Rowe, Wapakoneta, OH; Gerri (Jerry) Cowan, Alger, OH; Judy (Roy) Abner, Wapakoneta, OH; and Mattie Sue Schultz, Wapakoneta, OH; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, sisters, & spouses, Archie (Rosie) Rowe, Estell (Rosie) Rowe, Elsie (Elizabeth) Rowe, Anthy (Bill) Prater, Joyce Bryant, Sharon Goubeaux, Mary Irene Rowe, and William D. Rowe. Sylvia was a homemaker. She was a member of the Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, Maysville, OH. Her hobbies included reading, puzzles, participating in her church’s activities, and playing the board game “Aggravation” with her family. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Mon. Oct. 21, 2019, at the Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, Maysville, OH, Pastors Bill Prater and Cory Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in the Preston Cemetery, Alger, OH. The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m., Sun. at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (St. Rt. 501), Wapakoneta, and from 11:00 a.m. until time of service, Mon. at the church. Memorial may be directed to the Auglaize Free United Baptist Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.