Francena Bailey, age 85, of Key, died Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born July 15, 1917 in Wert County, West Virginia.

She was a retired employee of the Bobbie Brooks Garment Company at Bellaire and former Neffs Librarian. Francena was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church at Key and a member of Weyer Chapter # 515, Order of Eastern Star at Centerville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Roxy Kearns; her husband, Francis D. "Bub" Bailey; and special sister-in-law, Lorena Bailey.

Surviving are two sons, John "Jack" Bailey of Neffs and Melvin Bailey of Key; a daughter, Sharon Hinkle of North Marengo, OH; a brother, Buddy Goldsmith of Parkersburg, WV; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren..

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Kurt Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery, Key, Ohio. Eastern Star services will be held on Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Presbyterian Church, C/O: Stephanie Bailey 51779 Key-Bellaire Rd., Bellaire, OH 43906.