Coralee Bailey

Coralee (Corky) Bailey was born on July 10th, 1940 in Story, Wyoming to Farrell Parsons and Ella (Schwab) McVay. She grew up in Buffalo, Wyoming and was the 4th of 7 children. She had four sisters, Evelyn, Dorothy, Barbara and Lorraine , and two brothers, Sandy and Clifford (Dick). In 1963, Coralee married John Clark Bailey of Red Oak, Iowa. Coralee and John eventually moved to Denver, Colorado where they raised two children, Steven and Leslie. In 1978, the family moved to Casper to escape the complications of living in a large city. John and Coralee later divorced and Coralee continued to reside in Casper. Coralee is survived by her son (Steven Bailey) of Salida, CA and her daughter (Leslie Vanhofwegen) of Fort Collins, CO. She is also survived by her siblings, Barbara, Lorraine, Sandy and Clifford. Coralee had 3 beautiful grandchildren, Lauren Bailey (daughter of Steven) of Costa Mesa, CA, and Andrew and Tyler Vanhofwegen (sons of Leslie). Coralee worked in several fields throughout her life, but was primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. Coralee passed away in her home on December 24th, 2012 due to natural causes. No funeral services will be held. An informal gathering and remembrance will take place at Coralee's home in Casper on Monday, December 31st, 2012 beginning at 12 PM. There will be a viewing for immediate family only at Bustard's Funeral Home in Casper on Monday, December 31st, 2012 from 3 PM to 4 PM. Cremation will follow.