Beverly Bailey

August 1, 1932 ~ October 28, 2023
Beverly Bailey age 91 of Nashua, IA, died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Chautauqua Quest Homes #2 in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Little Brown Church in Nashua with Rev. Drew McHolm presiding. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Nashua with Brian Sullivan, Mark Bailey, James Hampton, and Chris Beckley serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory - Olson Chapel in Nashua. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.
Beverly Mary Bailey, affectionately known as Bev, passed away peacefully at Chautauqua Guest Homes in Charles City, Iowa on October 28, 2023. Born on August 1, 1932, in rural Nashua, Iowa, Bev lived a life characterized by love, passion, and generosity. Beverly Mary Sudol, daughter of Jake and Ethel (Chadwick) Sudol, spent her entire life in the Nashua area. After graduating from Nashua High School in 1951, she pursued her passion for education at Warburg College and graduated with a teaching degree. Bev dedicated her professional life to nurturing young minds, first at the local country school, Richland Grove, and then at Fredericksburg Elementary School, from where she retired after years of dedicated service.
On June 27, 1954, Bev united in marriage with Donald Henry Bailey, and they were blessed with three children: Terry, Anita, and Kirk. Bev was not only a devoted mother but also an active member of the community. She helped on the farm, worked tirelessly in 4H, Junior Federated Club, Pythian Sisters, Farm Bureau, and Bradford Homemakers Club. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she was a lifelong member of the Little Brown Church.
After retirement, Bev and her husband Donald found joy in running a gift shop at the Little Brown Church and participating in flea markets. Family was the heart of Bev's world, and she reveled in being a part of all her children and grandchildren's activities. Bev and Donald also found a second home in Edinburg, Texas, where they wintered after retirement, establishing lifelong friendships.
Bev is survived by her three children, Terry (Cindy), Anita (Tom) Sullivan of Nashua, and Kirk (Deb) of Charles City. She was a beloved grandmother to six grandchildren, Matthew Bailey, Leslye Bailey, Tanya (Jim) Hampton, Brian (Andrea) Sullivan, Mark Bailey, and Megan (Chris) Beckley. Bev also had the joy of being a great-grandmother to six great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Alex Hampton, Aiden and Connor Sullivan, and Weston and Wyatt Beckley. She is also survived by her brother, Orlin (Deb) Sudol, and sister-in-law, Barbara Sudol, of Nashua.
Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Ethel (Chadwick) Sudol; her husband, Donald, in 2007; her granddaughter, Teresa Sullivan; and her brother, Jerry Sudol.
Beverly Bailey's life was a testament to her love for family, passion for education, and dedication to her community. Her generous spirit touched all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed. Her legacy of love and commitment will continue to live on through all who were blessed to have her in their life.
My sympathy to Mrs Bailey family. She was a great teacher n mentor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family
My condolences Anita, Kirk and Terry. I have
fond memories of visiting your family, when growing up. Cindy (Waller) Zenk
Deepest sympathies to Mrs. Bailey’s family. She was my 5th grade teacher many years ago and an awesome teacher she was. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you! Mary (Smith) King
Our deepest sympathy to Beverly’s family.
Bev was a nice lady. Our sympathies to Anita, Kirk, Terry and the rest of the family. She was also a good cook. I had a few meals there growing up. May the Lord be with her!
Bev was our neighbour in Texas for many years. We loved her, she was kind, friendly, cheerful and always up for anything. Through her we got to meet and know her family, which we are grateful for. We lost a very special friend.
Know the family us in our thoughts through this very difficult time.
Love
Dayle & Gordon
My condolences to the Bailey family at the death of their dear Beverly. Bev was my fifth grade teacher in Fredericksburg. I have fond memories of her and what a great mentor she was for our age. She taught us to have a positive attitude and that has served me well all of my life. May God bless you all. Mark Wenthe
My condolences to you Anita, Terry and Kirk with families! I have som many memories from my exchangeyear 74/75 in your family – thanks to you all!
I truly enjoyed looking at all the pictures at this page – reminded my not at least about all the cakes that she was a master in doing!
My thoughts goes to all of you from Lena Drejare with family.
Have alot of memories….to many to share. We will miss her. Sorry for you loss to a the family.