Jo Ann Bailey

Jo Ann Bailey, 77, of Winter Haven, FL passed away on Sunday, January 06, 2013 at Winter Haven Hospital due to respiratory failure. Born March 15, 1935 in Picher, Oklahoma. She moved to Orlando, FL in 1970 from Ft. Bragg, NC and moved to Winter Haven 18 years ago. She was a homemaker. Jo Ann was a Life Member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and had served as President of Auxiliary # 8152 in Orlando, FL and as District 18 President. She is preceded in death by a step-daughter, Kimberly Bailey. She is survived by: her husband, Ralph Bailey; son, Jim Stewart and his wife Tina of Winter Springs, FL; three step-sons, Gary Bailey of Kissimmee, FL; Scott Bailey and his wife Joan of St. Cloud, FL; and Glenn Bailey and his wife Priscilla of Orlando, FL; and step-daughter, Tracy Bailey of Cartersville, GA; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. Her remains will be inurned at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. Please make memorial donations in her name to the VFW National Home for Children at www.vfwnationalhome.org Condolences may be sent at www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.