Ruth Elizabeth Bailey Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Elizabeth Bailey in Jacksonville, Florida, born in Monticello, Florida, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 12, 2024 at the age of 97. Ruth Elizabeth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Elizabeth Bailey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Rev. Walter E. Bailey; her parents, George Demott and Inez Clark Demott; her children, Larry Teasley and Gail Cooksey; and her siblings, A. D. Demott, Herbert Demott, James Demott, Maurice Demott, Dorothy Teasley and Grace Holton.
She is survived by: her children, Pamela Gettemy (Jim) of Jacksonville, FL and Bert Teasley (Sharon Sagriff) of Monticello, FL; her sister Marie Demott Holm (Howard) of Monticello, FL; her grandchildren, Kim Cooksey Stanley (Rob) of Eastman, GA, Keith Cooksey (Amy) of Tallahassee, Robby Teasley of Jacksonville, Holly Gettemy Branham (Ace) of Tampa and Luke Teasley of Panama City, FL; and her great grandchildren, Hunter Simpson, Walker Stanley, Skyler Stanley, Bryson Cooksey, Carolyn Cooksey, Mary Beth Cooksey and Ryker Smith. She is also survived by three great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following: Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4124 Bassett Dairy Road, Monticello, FL, 32344 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Georgia Chapter, 57 Executive Park NE, Suite 380, Atlanta, GA 30329-2288, [email protected] (in).
