Suzanne M (Howe) Bailey

After she overcame a heart valve replacement and colon cancer, she eventually passed away from complications as a result of toxic infections (some may say of a broken heart). A special "thank you" to the physicians, nurses and staff who cared for Suzanne so compassionately.

She was born on October 29, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI to Thomas and Mae (McOsker) Slattery. Suzanne graduated from Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids, MI in 1953. Known as a tireless worker throughout her career, Suzanne initially worked as a switchboard operator at Michigan Bell Telephone Company. However, Suzanne enjoyed a 37-year career at the Early Childhood Learning Center (currently known as KinderCare) in Centerville, OH as a cook and bus driver. Over the years, Suzanne primarily enjoyed being around family and friends. This would take place through family get togethers over holidays, birthdays or special events, bowling leagues, camping trips at numerous state parks or just a simple visit for no reason at all. Suzanne enjoyed going out to dinner with other couples or just the girls. She was an avid "mall walker" and found friendships at the Mall at Fairfield Commons. Suzanne also enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports. It was this interest in sports that would have her watching any sport on tv no matter the time of day. This passion lead to her talking to the tv when she felt like the Reds Manager needed to pull the starter and go to the bullpen. From her recliner at her home she would yell at the tv "get him out...he's lousy!"

Preceded by her husband of 34 years, Richard C. Bailey and her daughter Mary Howe. Survived by William T. Howe (Former Husband), Bill Howe (Jane), Steve Howe, S. Sandy Howe SC, Therese Rife (Richie), Paul Howe (Teri), John Howe, Kim Howard (Todd) and her bonus children Brian Bailey (Angela), Jeff Bailey (Christy) and Linda Bailey (Darla). As well as her 24 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren and her faithful family and friends!

Family to receive friends 5:00PM to 8:00PM Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-Far Hills Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial to be held 10:30AM Friday, January 18, 2019 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 4500 Ackerman Blvd. Kettering, OH.

Memorial Flowers are being accepted. However, Memorial Contributions may be made to The Sisters of Charity 5900 Delhi Rd, Mount Saint Joseph, OH 45051.

Suzanne will always be lovingly remembered as: a devoted spouse, a selfless mother, a caring and supportive grandmother, a woman who lived her faith, a loyal friend, and lady with a great sense of humor who was truly an awesome human being.