Eloise Bailey Obituary

Eloise Sandlin Bailey. 84, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Foley, Alabama on August 2nd, 2025. She was born in Verbena, Alabama to Thadeus Asbury and Gurrie Adeline Sandlin.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard (Rick) Grant Bailey Sr.; her parents; her brothers, Horace Sandlin and James Sandlin; and her sister, Shirley Perry.

She is survived by her children, Cindy Gonzalez and Richard Bailey Jr.; her sisters-in-law, Susan Nelson (Greg) and Pat Sandlin; her brother-in-law, James Acton (Shirley); and a host of nieces and nephews who adored her.

She attended Verbena High School from kindergarten through 12th grade, where she formed lifelong friendships that remained strong to this day.

She met Rick in Birmingham, Alabama, and shortly after, he was stationed in Bamberg, Germany with the U.S. Army. In a moment of courage and love, she boarded her first airplane to join him overseas. They were married on November 4, 1960, in Germany - she wore a satin wedding gown she lovingly sewed herself.

Their life together was one of deep partnership and devotion. After Rick's military service, they lived in Birmingham, later moving to Decatur, back to Birmingham, and eventually to Daphne. In 1995, they made their forever home in Foley, Alabama. Through every chapter, they supported one another's dreams and faced life's joys and challenges hand in hand.

She was a faithful member of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Foley, where she found community and purpose through volunteering alongside the wonderful women of the church whom she cherished.

She will be remembered for her sweet spirit, her warm smile, and her quiet strength. She lived with grace, humility, and kindness, touching everyone she met. Even in her final days, she showed resilience and love that reflected the beautiful person she was.

As we say goodbye, our hearts ache with the depth of this loss. But we find comfort in the memories, the love, and the lessons she left behind. Though she is no longer with us physically, her love lives on in each of us. We will carry her in our hearts, always - living in a way that would make her proud, loving others as she loved us, and facing life with the grace she taught us.

Please join us for a Memorial service to celebrate the life of Eloise. We will gather together on August 16th at 2 p.m. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Foley 506 North Pine Street, Foley Alabama