Mathilda “Kay” Bailey (nee Brauch) passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on September 28, 1938, to the late Melvin and Dorothy (nee Schottel) Brauch, Kay was the second of five children. She grew up alongside the late Donald Brauch, survived by her sister Mary Jane (the late Robert) Henderson, the late Virgil Brauch, and the late Raymond (Kathy) Brauch.
She was raised with a deep sense of family loyalty that defined her entire life. That same devotion carried into her marriage with her beloved husband, the late Harold “Ace” Bailey. Above all, Kay was deeply dedicated to her family. She was preceded in death by her cherished sons, Robert Luck, Edward Luck, and Bryan Bailey. She was a loving and involved mother to Patrick Luck, Kathleen (Scott) Hiebert, David (Heather) Bailey, Steve Bailey, and Jeff Bailey. She was a proud grandmother to 11 grandchildren and great-grandmother to 7. Kay was also a loyal and supportive sister, cousin, aunt, and steadfast friend to many. Her warmth, care, and devotion to those she loved will be dearly missed.
Kay was a devoted member of her church where her love of God was always first and lived a life rooted in faith and community. She enjoyed volunteering, many hours with the St. Vincent DePaul Society. She was a proud and accomplished professional with a fulfilling 50-year career as a real estate agent. She loved music, laughter, and took every opportunity to hit the dance floor.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL (5255 Lemay Ferry Rd.) on Friday, November 13, from 4-8 p.m. Then on Saturday, November 14, funeral from Kutis South County 8:15 a.m. to St. Joseph Catholic Church (Imperial) for 9 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment St. Joseph Church Cemetery (Kimmswick).
In lieu of or in addition to flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.