Nannie Biagioli Bailey, 98, of Shaw, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017, at her daughter's home. A visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at St. Francis of Assisi and a rosary will follow. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 2, 2017, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Shaw. A Mass of Christian burial will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Shaw with Father Tom Mullally serving as the officiant and Father Charles Buccatini co-officiating. Interment will be at Shaw Cemetery.
Nannie Biagioli was born of July 1, 1919, in Shaw, Dominic Biagioli and Anna Pirani Biagioli. On December 21, 1939, she married Charles Dexter Bailey in Litton. Mrs. Bailey was employed by Greganti Five and Dime for many years, and after retirement she and her husband, Dexter, went to work for Greenville Mills where she many many long time friends. Mrs. Bailey was an active member of the Ladies Auxilary while attending St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Shaw. Lather on, she moved to Leland and became a member of St. James Catholic Church.
Nannie had a love for animals, especially cats. She quickly became known as the Leland Cat Lady, and many folks dropped cats at her home. She graciously took them in and cooked for them. It was a running joke with her family that the cats got to eat better than some of them. She also had a love for crocheting and she made many beautiful pieces that she passed along to many friends and family. She also loved to work jigsaw puzzles, play bingo, and bowl as long as her knees held out.
Her sense of humor was like none other and she loved to make people laugh by telling jokes. Most times she would burst out laughing before the punchline was ever told.
Mrs. Bailey was preceded in detah by her parents, Dominic Biagioli and Anna Pirani Biagioli; sisters, Amerina Mei (Louis), Florinda Pieralisi (Gus), and Levia Lyons (Paul); two brothers, Ramiro Biagioli and Evo Biagioli (Helen). She also lost two sons, Charles Dexter Bailey, Jr. and Lloyd Allen Bailey.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Louise Olson (Bob) of Leland; five grandsons, Charles Dexter "Jargo" Bailey, III of Humble, TX, James "Sluggo" Bailey (Rachel) of Brandon, MS, Michael Lloyd of Iuka, MS, R. Christopher Welch (Melanie) of Independence, KY, and Zachary S. Duer of Cincinnati, OH; eleven great-grandchildren , Brianna Bailey, Victoria Bailey, Jame "J.J." Bailey, Hayley Welch, Taylor Welch, Madison Welch, Peyton Welch, Brandy Welch, Dylan Duer, Blaine Bailey, and Elizabeth Bailey; sister, Mary Virginia Biagioli of Greenville; two sister in Laws, Helen Biagioli of Cleveland, and Barbara Bramuchi of Shelby; and fourteen beloved nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thak the Administrator and staff of Magnolia Gardens, Julie Peyton, and the staff of Grace Hospice, Especially Andela and Emily who were regular caregivers. Dr. Darrell Blaylock, who cared for Ms. Bailey for many years and his wife, Mary, whom Ms. Bailey felt were like family. Thanks also to the members of South Main Church of Christ, where Mary Louise and Bob worship, for the many weeks of food, cards, texts, phone calls, visits, and the love shown during this difficult time.
We thank everyone for attending today and for those who diligently prayed for us during the past years since mama was in assisted living.
Visitation
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 1, 2017
St. Francis of Assisi 303 Dean Street Shaw, Mississippi, United States
Visitation
10:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday, November 2, 2017
St. Francis of Assisi 303 Dean Street Shaw, Mississippi, United States
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 am - 12:00 am Thursday, November 2, 2017
St. Francis of Assisi 303 Dean Street Shaw, Mississippi, United States
Interment
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Thursday, November 2, 2017
Shaw Cemetery Shaw Shaw, Mississippi, United States