Obituary for Bertha Nadine Bailey
Nadine (Killer) Bailey, 83, Altus, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at her home.
Nadine (Killer) Bailey was born December 1, 1940, in Sentinel, Oklahoma (Washita County), to Leroy and Marie (Lemmon) Killer. She grew up on a farm south of Dill City and graduated high school in Dill City in 1958.
Nadine met and married her high school sweetheart, Leon Bailey, in 1959. Leon entered the Air Force in 1958 and for eight years they lived in Bossier City, Louisiana; Cabot, Arkansas; and Orlando, Florida. They moved back to Dill City to help with the family farm and grade A dairy in 1966.
Nadine and Leon started college in 1967 at Southwestern State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma, graduating in 1970. At that time, they began their teaching careers in Hobart, Oklahoma, where she taught school for eleven years. While teaching school, Nadine earned her master's degree and in 1978 was first runner-up as the Outstanding Educator for the state of Oklahoma.
In 1981, Nadine was hired by Oklahoma State University and completed extensive college credits above her master's degree. She served over 20 years as an Extension Educator. During her tenure with OSU, she served as the County Extension Director for Kiowa and Greer counties and implemented several innovative programs to assist county residents.
Nadine also served the southwest 20 counties for two years with nutrition education for business, industry, and the military. She received numerous awards and recognitions while she was employed by Oklahoma State University.
After retiring in 2001, Nadine stayed active as a volunteer for the Jackson County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for 19 years. She served as a board member of Altus Christian Academy and the Altus Salvation Army, and a mentor for Junior High girls at Altus Public Schools.
Nadine was a member of the Altus First Baptist Church since 1990. She taught a women's Sunday School class and served on many committees in the church.
Nadine is survived by her husband, Leon Bailey, of the home; son, Steve Bailey and wife, Mikeana, of Nolanville, Texas; a daughter, Brenda Krewall and husband, Mark, of Hobart, Oklahoma; and sisters, Joyce Thionnet and husband, Carl, of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Darlene Johnson and husband, Bill, of Sentinel, Oklahoma. Nadine is further survived by nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Nadine was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughters, Quay Sharie' Hines and Tiffany Dawn Hines; and sisters, Loyce Burke Weber and Patsy Barnett.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the First Baptist Church, Altus, with Dr. Carl Thionnet, Dr. Jeff Moore, and Rev. Doug Altom officiating. Burial will follow at the South Burns Cemetery, Dill City, under the direction of the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Nadine (Killer) Bailey was born December 1, 1940, in Sentinel, Oklahoma (Washita County), to Leroy and Marie (Lemmon) Killer. She grew up on a farm south of Dill City and graduated high school in Dill City in 1958.
Nadine met and married her high school sweetheart, Leon Bailey, in 1959. Leon entered the Air Force in 1958 and for eight years they lived in Bossier City, Louisiana; Cabot, Arkansas; and Orlando, Florida. They moved back to Dill City to help with the family farm and grade A dairy in 1966.
Nadine and Leon started college in 1967 at Southwestern State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma, graduating in 1970. At that time, they began their teaching careers in Hobart, Oklahoma, where she taught school for eleven years. While teaching school, Nadine earned her master's degree and in 1978 was first runner-up as the Outstanding Educator for the state of Oklahoma.
In 1981, Nadine was hired by Oklahoma State University and completed extensive college credits above her master's degree. She served over 20 years as an Extension Educator. During her tenure with OSU, she served as the County Extension Director for Kiowa and Greer counties and implemented several innovative programs to assist county residents.
Nadine also served the southwest 20 counties for two years with nutrition education for business, industry, and the military. She received numerous awards and recognitions while she was employed by Oklahoma State University.
After retiring in 2001, Nadine stayed active as a volunteer for the Jackson County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for 19 years. She served as a board member of Altus Christian Academy and the Altus Salvation Army, and a mentor for Junior High girls at Altus Public Schools.
Nadine was a member of the Altus First Baptist Church since 1990. She taught a women's Sunday School class and served on many committees in the church.
Nadine is survived by her husband, Leon Bailey, of the home; son, Steve Bailey and wife, Mikeana, of Nolanville, Texas; a daughter, Brenda Krewall and husband, Mark, of Hobart, Oklahoma; and sisters, Joyce Thionnet and husband, Carl, of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Darlene Johnson and husband, Bill, of Sentinel, Oklahoma. Nadine is further survived by nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Nadine was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughters, Quay Sharie' Hines and Tiffany Dawn Hines; and sisters, Loyce Burke Weber and Patsy Barnett.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the First Baptist Church, Altus, with Dr. Carl Thionnet, Dr. Jeff Moore, and Rev. Doug Altom officiating. Burial will follow at the South Burns Cemetery, Dill City, under the direction of the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Visitation
Tuesday
29
Oct
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Lowell-Tims Chapel
1100 East Tamarack Road
Altus, OK 73521
Funeral
Wednesday
30
Oct
10:00 AM
First Baptist Church
300 North Main
Altus, OK 73521
Graveside
Wednesday
30
Oct
2:30 PM
South Burns Cemetery
Dill City
Dill City, OK 73641
Cemetery Details
Location
South Burns Cemetery
Dill City
Dill City, OK 73641
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