She was born August 11, 1947, to Bill and Etta Mae Longworth Gross.
After living many years in Killeen, Anna Ruth moved to be closer to her family in Bridgeport, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Bailey; daughters, Shannon Bailey, Justine Bailey.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her brother, Ronnie Gross; niece, Kisha Gross; great nieces and nephews, McCartney Evans, Tristan Walker; great-great nieces and nephews, Tucker Raulston, Nellie Evans, Calum Walker, Copelynn Walker.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Killeen Memorial Park at 3516 Lake Road, Killeen, TX 76543.
