Lois E. Printz Morris bailey

Lois E. Printz Morris Bailey, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 9, 2015. She began her journey on June 30, 1929 in Springfield, the only daughter of the late Chester and Bessie (Payne) Printz. At the age of 1, Lois lost her mother unexpectedly and moved to her lifelong home in Clifton so her grandmother could help raise her. Although her brothers were raised in a children's home close by, she was able to visit them regularly and keep a close relationship with them. At the age of 13, she lost her father and remained living in Clifton with her grandma Laura. She attended Union School in Clifton and graduated from Cedarville High School in 1947. In her 20's, she met "the love of her life", Elgene Morris. Soon after they met, he was stationed overseas so she moved to Turkey to join him. Before moving overseas, Lois worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and later at the Andrews Air Force Base in Washington D.C. Sometime later, she and her husband relocated to Japan and then back to the states, eventually moving back to the same house she grew up in. After 22 years of marriage in 1980, Gene passed away from lung cancer. After some time, Lois remarried a wonderful man named James R. Bailey. She and her former husband were friends with Jim and his wife and after their spouses passed away, their friendship grew and they fell in love. Lois cared for Jim for many years after he fell ill with Alzheimer's and after 25 years of marriage, Jim passed away. Throughout both marriages and her early life, Lois was very proud to help restore the Opera House in Clifton. She talked of many fond memories and many interesting stories that she would share with anyone who would lend an ear. Lois was also a faithful member of the Bethel Lutheran Church where she will be deeply missed by her church family. She is survived by her step-son, James Stephen (Nancy) Bailey and step-daughter, Suzanne (Bruce) Phillips; granddaughters, Amanda, Laura and Beth; great-grandson, David Hodge; nephew, Bill Morris and his son Nolan; niece, Tonja Morris; special people she held dearly to her heart, Charles and Jeanne Morris, Lisa Quesne and Lee Siegfried; and dear friend, Sarah Reese. Along with her husbands, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Chester, Howard, Robert and William Printz. Viewing will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 from 6-8p.m. at JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS FUNERAL HOME- Yellow Springs, where service will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 11a.m. Burial will follow at Clifton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church, 2731 W. Jackson Rd. Springfield, OH 45502. Condolences may be expressed to her family at www.jacksonlytle.com.

Lois E. Printz Morris bailey

June 30, 1929 - July 9, 2015