Janet Joyce Bailey, age 75 of Lowell, MI, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Tuesday, June 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Edith Launstein, and her brother, Lloyd Launstein. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Dean Bailey; children, Glenn Bailey (Catherine Cookson) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Tod Bailey of Rockford, Jill Bailey (Erich Nus) of Bow, Washington; brother, Lawrence (Barbara) Launstein; sister-in-law, Susan Launstein; seven grandchildren; one great grandson; also several nieces and nephews. Her life revolved around serving people, especially children: Sunday School teacher, Cub Scout Den Mother, Youth Group leader, Elementary School teacher, Preschool teacher, Christian Education Director; volunteer at Flat River Outreach Ministries, Lowell Arts Council, Love Inc., and Meijer Gardens, among other organizations. A memorial service will be held Saturday July 21, 2012 11:00 a.m. at Alto United Methodist Church, 11365 64th Street, Alto. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Contributions in memory of Jan may be made to Flat River Outreach Ministries, 11535 Fulton Street E, Lowell, MI 49331, Alto United Methodist Church or Bowne Center United Methodist Church, PO Box 122, Alto, MI 49302
