Georgia Gilberta Bailey
Georgia Gilberta Bailey, age 97, of Quincy, went home to heaven on July 19, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1928 in Quincy. She was a graduate and valedictorian of her class at Monroe City High School. She married Leon A. Bailey, Sr. on March 28, 1948. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1994.
Along with her husband, Gilberta owned and operated the Bailey Transfer Company, she retired from Bailey Transfer Company in December of 1997. She was a long-time member of the Cathedral of Worship, formerly the Pilgrim Baptist Church. Gilberta was also a long-time member of Martha K. Majors Club and a former member of the Eastern Star.
Gilberta is survived by:
CHILDREN: Leon A. (Toni) Bailey, Jr.; Janet L. (Raymond) Bailey; Donna K. (Jeffrey) Alexander; Toni K. Bailey; Robert C. (Cheryl) Bailey; John R. (Pamela) Bailey; Daniel G. (Tisha) Bailey.
28 GRANDCHILDREN, 66 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN and 12 GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILDREN.
A host of nieces, nephews, friends and her Cathedral of Worship family also survive.
Gilberta was preceded in death by parents, Ethel Mills and Robert Wright, a sister: Louise Anderson, a brother Harrison Wright, a niece Beverly S. Meek and a bonus daughter Janet L. Hawkins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Cathedral of Worship by Bishop Eddie Warren. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 4:00PM until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Cathedral of Worship. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Such a sweet sweet lady, we were neighbors on Cherry Street in the early 1960’s. A wonderful family, that was more than neighbors but as a friend as well. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
The Schroder Family
She was a wonderful person. Being my mom’s cousin , I have known her all my life. Very close family.
My condolences to all the big and very good people family.
To the entire Bailey family, I’m reminded of the song that says, “It’s so hard to say goodbye”. While we will all miss her, we can also find comfort in 2nd Timothy 4:7
I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith…now it’s time she receives her reward. Rest well thy good a faithful servant.
With warm regards,
The Eddie and Mona Fletcher family
God Bless! She was sweet in every way. Remember her when I was very young and her family, She never had a harsh word for anyone, not even when we done something wrong. Love to all the family, she lived a good life, Faith will carry you through!
The Bailey family were great people. Such a great couple & wonderful kids. I worked with Donna at the bank. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom, but she’s with her husband now.
Sending prayers to the Bailey family.
Mrs. Bailey was a beautiful and sweet lady!! One of God’s earth angels!! She will be missed sending Condolences and prayers to the Family. God Blessed!!
My great granny was the kindest sweetest woman I had ever known. She was very grounded and loved everyone around her. She will forever be missed by her great granddaughter and many
My love and condolences to the family. Thankfulness for a life well lived and a strong legacy to represent the life she lived. Love and take care of one another as you adjust to life without her presence. Find peace and comfort in memories of the good times. 💖🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💛
Aunt Gilberta was a wonderful soul who will be sorely missed. We are praying with you family. We love you.
May you look back on the precious memories and find peace in knowing that your mother was a kind and caring person. She raised an amazing family. Rest in Peace Mrs. Bailey.
Gilberta Bailey was best friend to my sister, Mary V Scott and adopted me as her little brother. She and Leon were hard working, fun loving and great parents. I was blessed to Gilberta’s “little brother “ during her lifetime and know that she is at eternal peace with God. Heart felt condolences to The Leon and Gilberta children and family ❤️🙏🏾 Donnie Scott (Hunnewell), Brigadier General, US Army Retired
Mama Gil I know you are ecstatic to see all of your loved ones gone on before you. I have known Mama Gil for years and she was always happy and smiling. She was my confidant , always ready to lend her ear..and always giving good advice. I will miss our talks
with you. ❤️ Love you much
Until we meet again.
Mrs Bailey was a wonderful lady and her children were all good kids I love all of the Bailey Boys just like they were my brothers R I P Mrs Bailey you
will always be remembered in the town of Quincy Illinois and your husband was a
Man too so sorry
The Bailey Family
Thank you all for your kind, precious thoughts of our dear Mother!