Joan L. Bailey
October 31, 1920 - June 25, 2016
Longtime resident of Benicia, Joan Bailey passed in her sleep at a care home the night of June 25, 2016 to join her previously departed husband of 67 years, Wilbur "Bill" Bailey. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker who also returned to college for her teaching creditentials and a career as an elementary school teacher. Together, she and Bill were very active in the Christian Community and they loved spending time with their family, traveling, and camping. She is survived by her sons Richard Leland and Christopher Lynn Bailey, daughter Barbara Hoppe, seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. At her request services will be private at Pacheco Pioneer Cemetery in Pacheco. In lieu of flowers or gifts family prefers any donations to Foster Kids Sleep Train program or the Salvation Army.
Longtime resident of Benicia, Joan Bailey passed in her sleep at a care home the night of June 25, 2016 to join her previously departed husband of 67 years, Wilbur "Bill" Bailey. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker who also returned... View Obituary & Service Information