Catherine Bailey

Mrs. Catherine Bailey, 84, of Thurmont, MD, passed away at home with her family, Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was the wife of Joseph Bailey Sr who preceded her in death.

Born February 4, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ina and William Ginevan of Gettysburg,  PA.

Mrs. Bailey retired from the Frederick County Public Schools System in 2001. During her time there she worked in the Thurmont Middle School Library then Catoctin High School Guidance office.  Mrs. Bailey worked with her late husband to establish and maintain a thriving firewood and logging company in the Thurmont community.

She enjoyed reading,  puzzles and puzzle books in her spare time.  She spent her last few years with her son Joseph Bailey Jr,  with whom she resided.

Mrs. Bailey will be remembered with love by her surviving family, son Joseph Bailey Jr. of Thurmont, MD; daughter Lavina and husband Jerry Clem of Waynesboro, PA; son Craig Bailey of Thurmont, MD; son David Bailey Sr of Fairfield, PA; grandchildren, Amanda, William, Elisha, Marissa, Becky, Dave Jr., Jeremy, Jarin, Katelyn, Ashton, Marsha, and Sara; and many great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Stauffer Funeral Home, 104 East Main Street in Thurmont on Sunday, April 3rd from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 4th from Stauffer Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Eyler officiating.

Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.