Loretta M Bailey

Loretta Margaret Bailey, age 89 of Maryville, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Jamaica Plains, MA in April of 1933.  She proudly served her country in the U.S. Air Force.   Loretta was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and devoted wife, and her family was very dear to her. Preceded in death by Husband Billie Bailey Sr., Son Billie Bailey Jr., son Bobby Bailey, and daughter Dana Cragin. Loretta is survived by daughter Debbie Santos. Grandchildren Steve and Sarah Martin, David Bailey, and Billy Bailey. Special thanks to her longtime friends Wayne and Helen Jo Edmonson. Please in lieu of flowers make memorial donations to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The family and friends will meet for a graveside service Thursday, January 05, 2023 beginning at 3:00pm at the Grandview Cemetery Pavilion. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com