Lois Adella (Pinkerton) Bailey

Lois Adella Bailey, 90, of Fox River Grove, IL., passed away at home on March 3rd, 2022, with her loving family around her. On July 21st, 1931, she was born at St. John’s Hospital Pittsburgh, PA.  She grew up in Emsworth, PA, and graduated from Avonworth High School in 1949. Married William Foreman Bailey on March 24th,1951, and was married for 71years.

Lois was a loving wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked in retail for 20 years and was a member of St. Matthews Church in Barrington, IL.  She was involved in the Old English Sheepdog Club.  She also was a Brownie, Girl Scout, Boy Scout co-leader, and involved in the band booster club at Barrington High School. Her family was her sole focus and cared for her husband, two daughters, son, and all of her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

Lois is predeceased in death by her parents, Gilbert and Olga Pinkerton and In-laws Alfred and Margaret Bailey.  Lois is survived by her husband William F. Bailey, children Patricia Bailey, Donna Lundelius(Thomas), William G. Bailey (Alyson), grandchildren Bradford(Melissa)Riemann, Meredith Riemann, Delaney(Bryan)Ballard, Logan Lundelius, Ryan Lundelius, Ethan Bailey, Emma Bailey, Evan Bailey and great-granddaughter Cecilia Ballard.

In lue of flowers please send a donation to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). There will be a celebration of her life Saturday March 12th, 2022, 10:30-12:00 at Windridge Memorial Park and Nature Sanctuary in the Chapel for immediate family and close friends. Visit kahlemoore.com to express condolences.

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