Agnes Bailey 1906 - 2007

Agnes Bailey PhotoAgnes Bailey, 101, Minot, formerly of Denbigh, ND, died Friday, April 27, 2007 in a Minot nursing home.

Agnes was born on February 10, 1906, the daughter of Nels and Anna (Peterson) Hellerud in Decorah, Iowa. She was reared and educated in the Decorah area, moving with her family to Egg Creek Township, McHenry County, ND at the age of 11. In 1923, the family moved to Riga Township.

On March 5, 1924, she was united in marriage to Roy "Clyde" Bailey in Towner, ND. They lived and ranched one half mile north of Clyde's father's homestead. Together they were active in the ranch, haying and cattle operations until 1992, when they retired. In 1999, they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Clyde died June 30, 2000. In September of 2003 she entered Trinity Homes.

Agnes was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid both of Granville, and Prairie Rose Homemakers, of Denbigh. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cooking, gardening and playing cards. She loved to entertain and spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by: Sons: Joe (Myrtice) Bailey, Towner, ND, Jerry (Linda) Bailey, Towner, ND: daughters: Annabelle (Clifford) McBeth, Towner, ND, Jenell (Kenneth) Rollman, Minot, daughter-in-law, Rosemary Bailey, Towner, ND; 11 grandchildren: Robert Bailey, Terry (Kathy) Bailey, Jon (Betty) Bailey, Randy (Joan) Bailey, Sheila (Keith) Hanson, Darwin (Judy) Moen, Carolyn (Harlon) Kingsley, Claudia (Gerald) Olson, Carter (Delilah) McBeth, Allan (Joni) Bailey, Sheryl (Jack) Nelson; 33 great-grandchildren: 9 great-great grandchildren: numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clyde, sons Jon and Vernon, daughter Shirley (Lloyd) Moen, grandsons Keith Rollman, Larry Bailey, brothers Nordan, Stener, Ole and Lloyd, and sisters Marie Woods and Palma Bacon.

Visitation: Monday, April 30, 2007 from 1-7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Funeral Service: Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 11 a.m. First Lutheran Church, Granville, ND.

Burial: Granville Community Cemetery

Officiant: Rev. Curt Hanson, Chaplain Trinity Health

Music
Congregational hymns:
"In The Garden" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
Sheri Heine, vocalist to offer: "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art"
Linda Smette, Organist

Honorary Bearers: Agnes' family and friends in the community

Active Bearers
Allan Bailey, Randy Bailey, Robert Bailey, Terry Bailey, Carter McBeth, Jon Bailey, Darwin Moen

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