Shirley Ann Bailey

Posted Monday, August 24, 2009

Shirley Ann Bailey, 58, a native of Morgan City, La., and a resident of Livingston, La., died at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, La., Friday Aug. 21.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Doyle; two sons, Ernest Edwards and his wife Kristina of Alvin, Texas, and Doyle Bailey Jr. and his wife Jenniffer of Walker, La.; one daughter Stacie Holbert and her husband Chris of Alvin; three brothers Andy, Douglass and Jimmy; six sisters, Dora, Barbara, Alberta, Jaynelle, Laura and Vilvalia; 13 grandchildren, Blayne, Bryan, Daelynn, Dylan, Chad, Samantha, Haley, Ian, Jessica, Alyssa, Kayla, Sean and Whitney; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Albert and Irma Verrett Aucoin.

Shirley loved and lived for her husband, her children and grandchildren who were very special to her. She was a very caring person with a big heart, always putting others before herself. Cooking was one of her great joys and she usually made a great chicken stew. Fishing, shopping, traveling and gardening were some things she loved to do and had an appreciation for the outdoors. She enjoyed watching hummingbirds. She collected any items of Princess Di, Fenton glassware and ceramic dolls. She loved music and was one of Elvis’ fans. Of all the loves of her life, her family came first.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia, La. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Shirley will be laid to rest at St. Andrew Cemetery in Amelia.

Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.