LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Sondra Faye Hansel Bailey, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Lancaster Convalescent Center.  She was born June 24, 1939 in Rock Hill, SC, a daughter of the late Ben Harrison Hansel and Lula Faye Morton Hansel and is the wife of Joe A. Bailey, Sr.  Mrs. Bailey retired from Grace Bleachery and Bailey's Greenhouse.  She was an amazing cook.  She enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, listening to music and taking care of others.  Mrs. Bailey was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joe A. Bailey, Sr; two sons, Marvin Bailey (Lynn); Joe A. Bailey, Jr.; a daughter-in-law, Susan Bailey McGaughy (Chuck); a sister, Bennie Jane Hansel; seven grandchildren, Emilee Vaughn (Ryan), Sara Grace Bailey, Savannah Bailey, Jacob Bailey, Ashlyn Bailey, Ian McGaughy and Kenny Bailey; and two great grandchildren, Parker Vaughn and Kennedy Vaughn.

Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Larry W. Bailey.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mrs. Bailey will be 3:00 pm Thursday, July 25, 2019 at St. Luke United Methodist Church by Rev. Perry Evatt.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.