Honor Older Adults in May and through the Golden Cross Offering
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
Mrs. Marianna Bailey, a surviving spouse of Rev. WM Raymond Bailey of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at the age of 87. During his ministry in Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Bailey served Fox River Grove; the Ecumenical Institute, United Methodist Reporter Communications, Lanark, and Crete.
Memorial services details have not been announced.
Messages of condolences should be sent to her daughter:
Mrs. Nan Bailey
56 Shorewood Drive
Larchmont, NY 10538
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