Doris Ann Bailey
September 10, 1943 ~ August 2, 2025
Born in:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Resided in:
Plainfield, Indiana
Doris Ann Bailey, 81, Plainfield, passed away August 2, 2025, at IU West Hospital. Mrs. Bailey was born on September 10, 1943, in Indianapolis to the late James and Edith (Taylor) Fultz. She married Billy Ray Bailey on January 11, 1964, and he survives.
Mrs. Bailey graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1961. She worked for Empire Gas and was a secretary for an optometrist, Dr. Matthew. For many years, she was an in-home childcare provider. Doris was a natural when it came to caring for babies and young children. She was a member of Springhill Christian Center. You never wanted to miss a meal that Doris was cooking. Peanut butter fudge, macaroni & cheese, and zucchini cake were some of her specialties. She was also an accomplished crocheter, and it is fair to say that she enjoyed shopping. Doris will be fondly remembered for her generosity , strong will, and endearing nature.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Morris Fultz; sisters, Rose Fultz, Miriam Slocum, and May Baxter.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Billy Ray Bailey; children, Phillip (Lisa) Bailey, William (Donna) Bailey, Matt (Michele) Bailey, Steve (Kim) Bailey, and Jennifer (Michael) Ryan; brother, Jimmy (Elsie) Fultz; sisters, Evelyn Frank, and Karen Templeton; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Doris’ Life Celebration® Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Visitation is on Friday, August 8, 2025, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Visitation:
Friday, August 8, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
Funeral Service:
Friday, August 8, 2025
1:00 pm
Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
39 East High Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
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So sorry for your loss! I worked with Doris at Empire’s many years ago. She was such a sweet lady. Prayers for the family
My deepest condolences and prayers stay strong as a family keep God first you’ll be seeing her again
The reality of the void of your mother is tough but thanks be to God that you know she is where she was created to be with her Savior and Lord. She is HOME.
The consolation to the Christian is that we will see her again when it is our turn to come HOME.
On behalf of the Fayette County Ministerial Association you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. May you feel the warmth of God’s Spirit and the comfort of family and friends today and the days ahead.