Joan Gunn Bailey, age 85, passed away on August 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late John Carter Bailey and loving mother of three children: Helen Bailey Morrison (Woody), John Carter Bailey, Jr. (Lee) of Atlanta, GA, and David Gunn Bailey (Mary Stewart). She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Millard Morrison (Alli), Bailey Morrison, Joe Bailey, Kinman Bailey, Mary Lowe Bailey, Page Bailey Meachum (Will) and John David Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents Helen and Joseph Gunn. Joan was born on June 25, 1935, and was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. She was a graduate of Ursuline Academy and received her BA in early childhood education from Newcomb College where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority.
Joan was truly a lovely lady who enjoyed playing Bridge, Bourre, puttering around in her garden, reading and being with her friends, of which she had many. She was sweet, strong, kind, and thoughtful. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a faithful Catholic. Her family loves her deeply and will miss her words of wisdom, quick wit, sense of humor, and joie de vivre. We thank and appreciate the caring and loving staff at St. Anna’s at Lambeth House.
Due to the current restrictions, the Mass and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a tribute gift to Ursuline Academy, www.ursulineneworleans.myschoolapp.com, 2635 State Street New Orleans, LA 70118 or a charity of your choice.
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