Mary Inez Bailey passed away May 1, 2019, in Centralia, Washington. She was days short of her 58th birthday. Mary was born May 8, 1961, to Walter and Adele (Carpenter) Bailey in McCleary, Washington. She grew up in Elma. She also lived in Bellingham, McCleary (Beehive Retirement Center) and Montesano, Washington.

Mary graduated from Elma High School in 1979. She earned her Associates of Arts degree at Grays Harbor College. She also attended Western Washington University.

Though she was disabled at a young age, Mary enjoyed life. Her favorite activities included going to the library, writing poetry, bingo, and playing games on her Kindle. She was a kind and gentle soul. She was much loved by family and friends.

She is survived by a sister, June Bailey, a brother Jerry (Beth) Bailey and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Don, Philip, Jim, Tommy and Earl.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday May 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the McCleary Community Center, 726 W. Simpson Ave., McCleary, Washington.

Memorial donations may be made to the McCleary Friends of Library, P.O. Box 660, McCleary, WA 98557-0660.