Barbara Jean Bailey

MADISON-Barbara “Pat/Patsy” Bailey, age 76, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Oct. 17, 1936, in Madison, the daughter of Alan Hall and Helen Anderson. Patsy married Rod Bailey on Dec. 24, 1956. She graduated from Central High School in 1954. Patsy was a longtime nurse in Madison. She worked for Methodist Hospital as an OB nurse for 13 years. She also worked at Dean East Madison Clinic and DEC International. Patsy then worked for the last 25 years at Karmenta Center, as a Geriatric Charge Nurse, retiring in 2011. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Patsy is survived by her husband of 56 years, Rod; daughter, Kathy (Jim) Zimmerman; stepdaughter, Pam (Duane) Kalland; the loves of her life, her grandchildren, James Jr. and Michael; five stepchildren, Ed, Rosemary, Mary, Kenny, and Wendy; sisters, Violet (Carmen) Tortorici, Sylvia (Dean) Argall, and Peggy (Peter) Lindauer-Gennrich; and is further survived by several nieces and nephews. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Albert (Bev) Hall. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. A special thank you to Dr. Leo Schug and the staff at Agrace HospiceCare and St. Mary’s Hospital for the care they gave Patsy. Patsy you touched so many lives, you will be deeply missed by your loving family and friends. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013.