Vivian Rita "Rita" Margaret Bailey, 85 of Collinsville, IL left this world on Sunday, February 27, 2022.  Rita was surrounded by the love of her family.

Rita was a homemaker devoting her life to her family and friends. She loved the outdoors, enjoying flowers, gardening, fishing, being in the woods and camping with her late husband, Clyde W. Bailey, Jr. whom she married on July 27, 1958. The two have traveled the United States in an RV camper and now continue their adventures together.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clement "Red" Aloysius and Theresa M ( nee Restly ) Wolfhope; husband, Clyde W. Bailey, Jr.; a grandson, Davey Bailey; five brothers: Bob, Mark, Billy, Barney and Joseph Wolfhope; and a sister, Peggy Felten.

She is survived by her three children: David (Sheryl) Bailey of Collinsville, IL, Delores "Pete" (Mark Coffman) Whitt of Caseyville, IL and Clyde (Donna) Bailey III of Troy, IL; three grandchildren: Ashley (Norman) Rost, Megan Bailey and Joe Bailey; Four great-grandchildren: Jackson "Critter" Rost, Penelope "Miss P" Rost, Zach Bailey, Grace Bailey and Grizzly Dog.

No services will be held at Rita's request. Her family will be planting flowers in her honor on her birthday, March 30 ^th .

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her Hospice team, Jeannie, Sarah, Misty, Sherry, Kathy and Alexis, for their exceptional care.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and received at the funeral home. Donations may be dropped off or mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.  In addition to the memorials to Hospice we ask you to plant your favorite flowers or plants on her birthday March 30 ^th and always enjoy the sunshine.