Carol Jean "Jeannie" Bailey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carol Jean “Jeannie” Bailey, 74, of Beloit passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. Born September 1, 1945, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Edna (Schultz) Fornstedt. Jeannie married Thomas Bailey on June 17, 1967 in Beloit. Jeannie was a Child of God and her faith was very important to her. She enjoyed puzzles and Bible Studies. She played the piano and was a Scrabble champion. She loved spending time with her family and especially loved traveling to see her grandchildren. Jeannie also taught at Rock County Christian School. Survived by her husband, Thomas; mother, Edna; children, Shelly (Chris) Byrns, Jeffrey (Laura) Bailey, Danielle (John) Davis and Stephanie (Chris) Graham; grandchildren, Jacob, Erika, Nathan, Jana, Joey, Christopher, Evan, Ethan, Matthew, Cayden, Chloe, Silas and Haley; one great-grandchild on the way; sister, Joyce (Wayne) Gilmour and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, Ralph and brother, Paul Fornstedt. Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019 at People’s Church, 340 W. Grand Avenue, Beloit, with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to People’s Church in Tom Bailey’s name, to help offset expenses. The Bailey Family would like to give Beloit Regional Hospice a thank you for their compassionate care. Rosman Funeral Home assisted the family.

Carol Jean "Jeannie" Bailey

September 1, 1945 - October 7, 2019