Marjorie Jane Tipton Bailey

Funeral Services for Mrs. Marjorie Jane Tipton Bailey, age 96 of Trussville, will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with her friends and family officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Marjorie Jane Tipton Bailey stepped into her Heavenly Home on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Born on April 17, 1928, she was 96 years old and had lived a long, good life. Marjorie lived her teen years in Blount County where she met her husband, Jay Bailey, Jr. They eventually made their home in Trussville. Marjorie was retired from Amsouth Bank, the Irondale Branch. She and Jay had been a part of West Woodlawn Baptist Church in their early years in Birmingham but had moved their membership to 85th Baptist Church (now Deerfoot Baptist), where she was a faithful member for over 60 years. In earlier days Marjorie had enjoyed cooking, sewing and she spent hours reading her Bible and many devotion books.

She leaves behind 3 sons, Carl (Nancy) of Oneonta, Charles (Donna) of Trussville and Paul (Cheryl) of Cullman, 4 grandchildren, Clair (Steve) Shoemaker of Vestavia, Chad (Alison) Bailey of Vestavia, Samantha Bailey of Atlanta and Jade Bailey of Washington, D.C. and 3 great-granddaughters. She is also survived by one of her 6 siblings, Phyllis Smith of Wetumpka.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jay Bailey, Jr., 1 brother and 4 sisters.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Big Oak Ranch or St. Jude Hospital.

The family gives our utmost appreciation to Kelley Self and her staff at Peachtree Assisted Living in Trussville where Marjorie resided. Also, to Michele at ACG Hospice and staff. Thank you for your excellent care and love.