Maxine C. Bailey

November 18, 1952 - October 25, 2018

Maxine Carol Bailey, age 65 of Laurel, DE passed away peacefully in the early morning hours at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE on October 25, 2018. Maxine was born in Seaford, DE on November 18, 1952 to Joseph John Headley, Sr. and Florence Elizabeth King, both of whom she was preceded in death by. Maxine was a lifelong dedicated homemaker, sister, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She also worked for many years as a bookkeeper for her brother’s construction company. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and crocheting beautiful afghans and scarves, and could often be found doing both while watching classic TV shows or football on Sundays. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Warren A. H. Bailey of Laurel, a son, Warren J. Bailey of Laurel, and a grandson, Connor J. G. Bailey, of Laurel. She is also survived by her siblings Ronnie King, Sr. and his wife Margaret Ann of Parsonsburg, MD, Joseph J. Headley, Jr. and his wife Sue of Laurel, DE, Geraldine Hill of Laurel, DE, and her step-sister Prela Bunting of Georgetown, DE, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel, DE at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Matt Webster officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery.