About This Memory Space
This page was created for Phyllis J. Bailey's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Phyllis J. Bailey's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Phyllis J. Bailey. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Phyllis J. Bailey crafted a vibrant life marked by community service, family joys, and adventurous pursuits, leaving an indelible mark on all who crossed her path through her resilience and generous spirit.
From her roots in Springfield, Ohio, Phyllis blossomed into a woman of remarkable vitality. She thrived at Enon High School, twirling as a majorette in the marching band and nurturing her love for gardening through 4H projects. A fierce survivor of breast cancer, she channeled her experience into volunteering with Reach to Recovery, providing encouragement to others facing similar battles. Phyllis embraced life's pleasures with enthusiasm—tending her garden, embarking on spontaneous road trips, savoring meals with companions, doting on her three pugs and cat, and even soaring in a hot air balloon to check off a bucket-list dream.
Phyllis poured decades into Indiana National Bank, starting her journey as a teller and climbing to the Credit Rating Department before retirement. Her steadfast commitment helped shape the institution while she balanced professional duties with personal passions.
Photos of Life
Family & Loved Ones
Phyllis wove her days around the rhythms of family connection, finding pure delight in holiday gatherings that brimmed with shared stories and laughter. She leaves behind a devoted circle including her children Teresa Bailey of Fishers, Thomas Bailey, Jr. of Corning, NY, and D. Mark Bailey (Kim) of Indianapolis, along with eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded by her husband Thomas J. Bailey, Sr., daughter Carolyn Vaught, son-in-law Ron Vaught, grandson Adam, and parents Stanley and Ruth Boyer (Tener), Phyllis's gentle guidance and unwavering affection created enduring bonds.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from Phyllis's circle capture a woman whose infectious enthusiasm and quiet strength inspired everyone from neighbors to kin, with recurring notes on her unyielding optimism amid challenges.
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