Caroline Kay Bailey, 82, of Keosauqua, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at Country Lane Manor in Keosauqua.
Our mom was born February 12, 1943 in Keosauqua to Kenneth Harold and Nola Jeanette (Hervey) Robbins.
Our mom was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bulls sports fan, enjoyed playing Bingo, fishing, horses, and her pets.
In her younger years, she was a fantastic bowler, and along with the Bonadome ladies, played some serious fast pitch softball. In her later years, she enjoyed following her grandchildren's sports games and coffee with her friends.
Those left to honor her memory include her sons, Ken (Nancy) Nelson of Franklin, Jason (Shelley) Nelson of West Point, Vince (Heather) Nelson of West Point, and Danny Bailey of Bloomfield; and 12 grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Verne Michael Bailey; brother, Kenneth Wayne Robbins; and sister, Connie Sue Robbins Singer.
Mom has been entrusted to Behner Funeral Home and Crematory in Fairfield for cremation.
There will be no service at this time; a private graveside service will be held at a later date at Harness Cemetery in Mount Sterling.
Cards may be sent to the family at 203 Franklin Liberty St., West Point, Iowa 52656. Memorials will be made to Harness Cemetery or Every Step Hospice in Mount Pleasant.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Behner Funeral Home & Crematory - Fairfield.
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Linda Saunders
February 11, 2026
we were long time friends. I went to work for Amtrak in 1984. Moved with my job and we lost touch. She will be missed.
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