Debra Bailey

Debra Bailey, 59, passed away on January 4, 2016, at her home in Mingo, Iowa. She was born in Grinnell, Iowa on August 26, 1956, to Robert and Thelma (Hardeman) Story.

Debra worked in the insurance industry at Grinnell Mutual for many years and also at Roberts and Dybdahl. Debra was dedicated to the Girl Scouts of Central Iowa, she was a district leader for over twenty years.

Debra is survived by her husband of 25 years, Blaine Bailey; daughters, Sarah (Scott) Bishop, and Rachel (Joe Miller) Bailey; grandson, Bentley Bishop; mother, Thelma Story; in-laws, Jack and Leona Bailey; siblings, Diane Cookson, Eugene Story, Ellen Ladely, Julia Story-Haller, and David Story; and many nieces, nephews, and other loving friends, and family members.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016, at Santiago United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Franklin Township Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW in Altoona.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa in loving memory of Debra.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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