[Dialogue] Living Tributes for Marianna Bailey.

[Joyce Sloan]

Dear Marianna (Nan, Lynn and Tom)

 Carlos Ollison and I spent much of our Order time teaching in the
Academy.  So I was never assigned with nor do I remember any specific
assignments you and Bill had Marianna. In fact, in reading some of the
tributes, I was reminded that the Baileys had once been Priors of the
Washington DC House. Carlos and I were Priors in DC following John and
Lynda Cock, when the Ivy City Project was launched. I don't know how I did
not remember  you and Bill were also our predecessors.

With that being said, I feel like I know you so well Marianna and knew Bill
well also. No doubt part of that is from being in the New York House and
becoming quite close to Nan (yes, I share some of the memories that Marilyn
Crocker mentioned). But more than that, it's the presence that you and Bill
exuded in our community life, whether at research assembly gatherings,
breakout workshop sessions, guild meetings, gala celebrations, or singing
in the great hall. You and Bill were inspirational and truly one of our
power couples.Your presence, Marianna has always been genuinely welcoming,
graciously accepting, and profoundly collegial.  I am deeply grateful for
you.

I wish you God's Grace and His Peace as you journey on.

Hugs,
Joyce Sloan


On Mon, Aug 3, 2020, 6:09 PM Lynda C via Dialogue <
dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
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> At the request of Tom and Tricia Bailey, I’m  sending out this note and
> asking for memories and stories, poetry, songs and prayers of care for
> Marianna.
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> Marianna has been diagnosed with a painful cancer and has entered Hospice
> at the Deerfield Assisted Living in Asheville, NC.  Please send e-mails
> that the family will share with her to Tricia and Tom at
> Tricia.bailey813 at gmail.com.  Tricia’s cell phone  is 828-782-0644.
>   Marianna has stopped all other medication, so Trish requests that replies
> be made soon.
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> John and I were never assigned with the Baileys, except at lots of
> councils and summer programs, but a special kinship developed because of
> our common Mountain Heritage.  They were from Mt. Airy, NC, and John’s home
> was just over the mountain in Galax, VA.    After we both retired from our
> global travels, we’ve enjoyed a meaningful relationship as NC neighbors
> again.    Marianna’s gracious southern manner is matched by a fierce
> resolve to be a powerhouse of care and action in whatever she touches.
> That same resolve is seen in her decision to have no more testing or
> treatments.    She and Bill received a wonderful  formal recognition  by
> the city of Asheville for their devoted work with Asheville communities and
> the environment.   I will have to share that article with you later.
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> We send care to Tom, Lynn and Nan and their families as they care for
> their dear mom in her farewell journey.
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> Marianna, you are loved!  Journey on with Grace and Peace,
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> Lynda and John Cock
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> Davidson, NC
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