Lisa Bailey-Nelson's Obituary
Lisa Bailey-Nelson, age 58, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away at 7:25 a.m., on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in her home.
Lisa was born on October 13, 1965 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to James and Linda (Smith) Hutchings. Lisa married Kenneth Bailey and then later in life married Jerry Nelson on August 20, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV and he survives. Lisa worked in home health care for several years. Lisa loved to clean house, enjoyed completing DIY projects and cooking for her family. She loved to garden and was a shopaholic. Lisa fought a brave fight against cancer, surviving stage 4 lymphoma in 2016. She loved her family very much and will be truly missed.
Survivors include her mother, Linda (Johnny) Ruffino of Glen Carbon, IL; her husband, Jerry Nelson of Pinckneyville, IL; two daughters, Brooke Bailey of Alton, IL and Taylor Bailey of Staunton, IL; one brother, Douglas (Laura) Hutchings of Granite City, IL; two sisters, Dana (Gary) Schorfheide of Mascoutah, IL and June (Dan) Rinehart of Mitchell, IL; two granddaughters, Harleigh Mullis and Ellie Burney; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, James.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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