Shirley Joan Clinton, daughter of Hillery O. and Rose (Berens) Clinton was born July 31,1936 in Spencer Nebraska. She graduated from Spencer High School. On October 23,1954 she was united in marriage to Edgar Bailey.

Shirley, the city girl, adapted quickly to ranch life. Living on the Bailey family ranch north of Bonesteel. She raised her children while milking cows for many years, had a huge garden and chickens. Shirley taught herself to sew making many clothes for herself and others. Family members loved her dressing recipe that she served with the holiday turkey. She enjoyed polka music and Al Martino.

Throughout her life she attended many sporting and activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grandma Bailey was always their biggest supporter. A birthday card from her always included a detailed letter about ranch life. Shirley enjoyed an afternoon at Bernie's pool hall in Herrick while having a cup of hot tea and visiting with the people there.

Shirley is survived by her children: Steve (Janet) Bailey, Susan (Mike) Sibson and Tim Bailey.  Her grandchildren: Jason (Dodi) Bailey, Darcy Bailey Vanderpol, Joel Bailey, Jordan Bailey, Scott (Amanda) Sibson, Laura Sudenga and Troy Bailey.  Her great-grandchildren Jonah, Peyton, Libby, and Hunter Bailey, Sean and Sophia Sudenga, Novalee, Summer and Lucas Bailey, her great-grandchildren Jorgan and Dailey Remme; Jamison and Jeston Vanderpol; Parker and Jye Bailey; Julia, Jarsley and James Sibson, her sister-in-law Shirley Clinton, brothers in-law Tom and James V. Bailey

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Hillery O. and Rose; husband Edgar on December 17,1998; parents-in-law Esli and Nellie Bailey; sons Philip and William, siblings: brothers Wayne (Hilda), Donavon (Mavis), Thomas (May), HO Junior, Roland, Art and sister Vivian (Don) (Clinton Ross). Her in-laws Irma (Bailey) and Ray Schmitz, Alice (Bailey) and Marvin Humpal and Jean (Leibel) Bailey and her grandson-in-law Mark Sudenga as well as several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Shirley Bailey, age 86, of Bonesteel, SD will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Bonesteel.  Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Bonesteel.  There will be a visitation 1 hour prior to the services on Wednesday at the Church.