Dora "Maxine" Bailey Duncan

Dora “Maxine” Bailey Duncan

Maxine Duncan went home to be with her Savior and Lord on March 22, 2015.

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Duncan Jr., her father Rolla B. Johnson, mother Effie Jane Johnson, Brothers Glenn, Frank, Melvin, and Burton Johnson, sisters Mary Shearer, Isabelle Coffman, Josie Anders, Myrtle Grimm, and Maxine’s first husband George E. Bailey. An infant grandson James Ray Bailey also preceded her in death.

Maxine is survived by her son George Ray Bailey and wife Donna of Oswego, IL. Grandsons Christopher Bailey of Hope Mills, NC and granddaughter Carly; James Bailey of Oswego, IL and his sons Noah and Jared; Chad Bailey and wife Michelle of Oswego, IL and their daughters Taylor and Ashley. Nieces from marriage are Sandy Wilbers and family of St. Louis, MO, Vicki Marshall and family of St. Louis, MO, Karen Todd and family of Marietta, GA, and Mary Beyne and family of Norwalk, IA. Nephews Donnie Shearer of FL, Jerry and Beverly Shearer of Iowa City, IA and their son Jimmy and wife Lori Shearer of Fort Wayne, IN and many nieces and nephews as well. Some very dear friends, Joyce Cullum who was like a daughter to her, Judy McDonald, and Bob and Joyce Sands and their sons, and especially Rick who she had a very special place for in her heart.

Maxine was a life long member of the First Christian Church of Unionville and a member of the Eastern Star. In her younger years she enjoyed fishing and the outdoors and when she and Tom married they enjoyed many adventures together and were especially fond of their grandchildren Chris, Jim, and Chad and their families. Maxine loved animals. At one time she had many outdoor cats she took care of and later became really fond of two of George Ray’s dogs, Lady and Sandi. For many years Maxine owned and operated Bailey’s Café in Unionville and never let anyone go hungry then she kept herself busy helping out wherever needed. She was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need and tried to always have a smile and an encouraging word. Maxine will be missed by everyone who knew her and will be remembered as one of the most caring people you will ever know. She was a Proverbs 31: 10-31 women. While she will be missed, we know she is in Heaven due to her belief in Jesus Christ. We know Grandpa Tom and Grandma Max are with us forever and for that we are forever grateful.

Services for Maxine Duncan were conducted at Playle and Jones Family Funeral Home on Friday, March 27, 2015
The family would like to thank the Putnam County Care Center for all their love and kindness to Maxine while she was in their care as well as the Playle & Jones Funeral Home for all their kindness and help at this difficult time. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be entrusted to the Playle and Jones Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.