Dorothy Eloise (McLendon) Bailey

Dorothy Eloise (McLendon) Bailey, of Chelsea, AL, passed away on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024. Eloise was born to Lila Mae McLendon in the Phenix City, AL area on August 31, 1953.  After spending her childhood in Michigan and the Phenix City/Columbus area, Eloise married Terry Bailey on September 1, 1972 and they had four great kids.  They were married for 49 years.

Eloise was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Bailey; her granddaughter, Sydney Horton; her sister Delores Baldwin; and brothers: Julius McLendon, Eugene McLendon, Alfred McLendon, Ray McLendon, Roy McLendon, and Wayne McLendon.

Eloise is survived by her children: Brandon Bailey and wife Teresa, Kerri Horton, Jade Goettl and husband Andy, Garon Bailey; grandson, Harrison Horton; siblings: Fred McLendon and wife Faye, Ruth Hollins and husband Don, Gerald McLendon and wife Clara; sister-in-law; as well as many other extended family members.

Eloise was nicknamed “Weezie” by her husband Terry and sometimes in short “Weez”.  Weez loved music, singing, theatre and loved to relax with a puzzle.  She never met a musical instrument she didn’t want to learn to play, nor hear a song she didn’t want to join in to sing.  Weez was responsible for the most delicious coconut cake recipe that we have ever known and was beloved by the Bailey side of the family for generations. She spent much of her time in life “mom-ing”, but that would never detract from her being a fun-loving, child at heart.  We will miss you Weez!! 

There will be a memorial planned for both Eloise and Terry Bailey in Phenix City, AL.

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