In Memory Of
Aretta Bailey
1943
2016
Aretta Bailey
March 24, 1943 — May 21, 2016
Bailey, Aretta "Ret", 73, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016.
She was a proud Army Veteran, and was previously employed at the University of Dayton and various government agencies including the ATF and the FBI. In January 2001, Ret retired from WPAFB after 30 years of service. A huge sports fan, she loved her UK Wildcats. Ret was very intelligent, and had a GREAT love for her family. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. She was Awesome!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Gracie (Gwinn) Combs, brothers, Billy Combs, Bobby Combs, step-brothers, Virgil Gene Combs, Arlie Combs, and step-sisters, Betty Combs, Marie Jewel, and Eliza Jones.
Ret is survived by her husband, Larry Bailey; sisters, Connie (Alvin) Miller, Janice Neace; sisters-in-law, Betty Bailey, Erlene Combs; brother-in-law, Eugene (Helen) Bailey, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation 10:30 am to 12noon Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home 4104 Needmore Rd. with a graveside service, including Army honors, to follow at 1:00pm at Dayton National Cemetery.
If desired, donations may be made Hospice of Dayton, the American Heart Assoc., or to the American Lung Assoc. in Ret's memory.
She was a proud Army Veteran, and was previously employed at the University of Dayton and various government agencies including the ATF and the FBI. In January 2001, Ret retired from WPAFB after 30 years of service. A huge sports fan, she loved her UK Wildcats. Ret was very intelligent, and had a GREAT love for her family. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. She was Awesome!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Gracie (Gwinn) Combs, brothers, Billy Combs, Bobby Combs, step-brothers, Virgil Gene Combs, Arlie Combs, and step-sisters, Betty Combs, Marie Jewel, and Eliza Jones.
Ret is survived by her husband, Larry Bailey; sisters, Connie (Alvin) Miller, Janice Neace; sisters-in-law, Betty Bailey, Erlene Combs; brother-in-law, Eugene (Helen) Bailey, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation 10:30 am to 12noon Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home 4104 Needmore Rd. with a graveside service, including Army honors, to follow at 1:00pm at Dayton National Cemetery.
If desired, donations may be made Hospice of Dayton, the American Heart Assoc., or to the American Lung Assoc. in Ret's memory.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
10:30am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Graveside Service
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Dayton National Cemetery Dayton
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