Obituary for Terry Lee Bailey
Terry Lee Bailey, 80, Altus, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home.
Terry Lee Parks was born on January 23, 1945, in Altus, Oklahoma to Jessie J. and Allie Lee (Speaks) Parks. She grew up in Altus and attended Altus schools. She married David Ray Bailey on May 13, 1961, in Altus. Terry was a devoted Air Force wife, moving wherever David's career took them. The family lived in Charleston, SC, Minot, ND, Germany, and Clovis, NM. She obtained her Licensed Practical Nurse license and began working in the health care industry. After her husband retired, they moved back home to Altus. Terry enjoyed being around her family especially for Wednesday night family meals. Her kids and grandkids loved her spaghetti and brownies. Terry also enjoyed playing bingo whenever she got the chance. She will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a daughter, Lisa Dawn Bailey; and a brother, Jerry Dale Parks.
Survivors include her son, Phillip Bailey and wife, Shirley; two granddaughters, Rachel Bailey and Julie Bailey; six great grandchildren, Topher, Kyler, Bailey, Kade, Trey, and Allie; and a sister, Jerrel Dene Bruno.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Tom Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in the Altus City Cemetery under the care of the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Terry's name may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
22
Oct
12:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Lowell-Tims Chapel
1100 East Tamarack Road
Altus, OK 73521
Funeral
Thursday
23
Oct
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Lowell-Tims Chapel
1100 East Tamarack Road
Altus, OK 73521
Cemetery Details
Location
Altus Cemetery
2400 Falcon Road
Altus, OK 73521
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