Phillipsburg resident, Merlene Bailey, passed away Sat. Dec 10 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 96. She was born Nov. 3, 1920 in Phillips County, the daughter of Frank & Eula (Barker) Davidson. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sons; Vernon of Phillipsburg and John of New Jersey; her daughters, Wanda Winter and Connie Kinser of Salina; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren & 3 great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wed. Dec. 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Church of God, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Monte Brunner officiating. Burial will follow in the Plum Creek Cemetery, Phillips County.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Monday & 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Merlene Bailey Memorial Fund.