Obituary of Joyce Anne Bailey

Joyce Anne Bailey, born October 6, 1949, to the late Merlin and Rita Tippman, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at Covenant Hospital, with her family by her side.

Joyce was a multi-talented artis who pursued many forms of expression.  She was a graduate of Delta College and Eastern Michigan University, earning degrees in Fine Arts.  She also shared her passion for art with family, friends, and her many students at the Bay City Public Schools, All Saints Central, and the Juvenile Home.  Through her students, her love of art continues on, making life beautiful.

She is survived by a sister, Ruth (Tom) Lich; brothers, John (Marilyn), Robert (Colleen), Tom (Bonnie), Tim (Karen), and Paul (Diana) Tippman; many friends; nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Kenneth Bailey Sr.  She was predeceased by her son, Kenneth Earl Bailey Jr.; her parents; a brother, Edward; a sister, Helen; and a special nephew, Kirk Tippman.

A Mass will be held at 10 AM, October 22, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 607 S. Union St., Bay City, Michigan.  The family will receive friends at church prior to the service from 9 AM to 10 AM.  Those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.  To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com  Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid-Michigan.