She retired to the Rockledge area in the 90's after working as a school teacher in New York for 35 years, with a Masters Degree in Education.
Kathleen was an avid traveler and golfer, and enjoyed the arts and theater. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Rockledge Country Club.
She is predeceased by husband, Wally Bayless and survived by cousins, Michelle Stafferi and Michael Kiley of Myersville, MD, Krista Eckstein of Safty Harbor, FL and Sean Kiley, of Smithsburg, MD.
A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, 1136 Seminole Drive, Rockledge, FL followed by interment at Florida Memorial Gardens, 5950 South US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL.