Shirley Yarbro Bailey, 94, of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at her residence.
Shirley was born in Paducah on February 9, 1927 to John Milton Yarbro and Lorena Grimm Yarbro. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and present member of First Presbyterian Church of Paducah. Shirley taught elementary school for 20 years at Lone Oak Elementary. She was a member of McCracken County Homemakers, Suburban Garden Club, McCracken County Beautification Board and Daughters of the American Revolution. Her greatest pride was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by one daughter, Pattie Cromwell of Paducah; one son, Jacob Talley Bailey (Nancy) of Chepachet, Rhode Island; one sister, Peggy Jean Nestor; four grandchildren, Nate Heider (Kerrie), Andy Heider (Selina), Matthew Bailey (Fran), Jennifer Bailey Walker (Raiford); eight great-grandchildren, Kyle Walker, Casey Walker, Matthew John Bailey, Charles Bailey, Bailey Heider, Drew Heider, Katelyn Heider, Jackson Heider, along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Talley Bailey, her sister, Margaret Davidson and her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Larry Walker officiating. Burial will take place after the service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. ‘
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: First Presbyterian Church 200 N. 7th St. Paducah, KY 42001 or Mercy Health Hospice 911 Joe Clifton Dr. Paducah, KY 42001.