Karen Ann Bailey

Karen Ann Abbott Bailey of Federalsburg, MD died at home on April 3, 2004 after a long battle with cancer. She was 52. Born in Oakland, CA on December 5, 1952, she was the daughter of the late, Glen E. Abbott & Bettie Lou Lindley. She grew up in Livermore, CA and she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps on August 6, 1971. In June of 1972, while stationed at Ft. Devens, Mass she met Wyman Bailey and on February 16, 1974 they were married at Fort Sill, Lawton, OK. Working for the Army as a medical Specialist Mrs. Bailey returned to college and attended night school while being stationed at Fort Ben Hamilton, Indiana where she received her Associates Degree in Behavioral Science thru Vinncennes University. Mrs. Bailey had military service over seas in Europe both as active duty service member and a civilian member with the Department of the Army. In 1984 she began working at Kimbrough Army Hospital at Fort Meade, MD and resided in Glen Burine, MD. In 1995 they moved to the Eastern Shore and made thier home in Federalsburg, MD. Karen loved to help others and enjoyed volunteering time with Veteran Organizations. She was a member of the American Legion Post # 196 in Queenstown, MD, she served as Sr. Vice President Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post # 160 in Glen Burine, MD and currently was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post # 7464 in Grasonville, MD and a member of the Women’s Army Corps Foundation. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her beloved husband, Wyman N. Bailey of Federalsburg, MD; daughter, Karman Bailey Green of Easton, MD; two grandchildren, Mikada Rose Green and Mokennon Bailey Green; a sister, Susan Gilmartin and her husband, Michael of San Jose, CA; niece, Amy Gilmartin and aunts and uncles. In addition to her family she is survived by the people closest to her since she’s been in Maryland, Jimmy & Terri Carter and her godchildren, Jason, Matt and Allanah Carter; Kenny and Michelle Good and their children Little Kenny, Jessica, Stephanie, and Diana. The family will hold a celebration of Karen’s life at the VFW Post #160 in Glen Burine, MD on Saturday, May 1, 2004 from 4PM to 8PM. Family and friends may call at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P. A., in Chester, MD on Friday, April 9, 2004 from 6PM to 8PM. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Shore Home Health and Hospice, 29515 Canvasback Drive, Easton, MD 21601.