Inez Elizabeth Bailey, a resident of Hopewell Junction and Fishkill, NY since 1978, formerly of Bronxville and Yonkers, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Cedar Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Ossining, NY. She was 83.

Daughter of the late Raymond and Inez (Chamberlain) Mulholland, she was born in Manhattan on January 15, 1941, and was then raised in the Bronx.
On May 20, 1961, Inez married William A. Bailey in Riverdale, Bronx. She was predeceased by her husband on January 19, 1996.
Inez was a woman of great faith and parishioner of St. Mary, Mother of the Church in Fishkill. She cherished her family, most especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always happiest, surrounded by family and friends, having lively give and take over the dinner table about current events and family news. In addition, she enjoyed reminiscing with stories from her past life with her husband, the love of her life; Bill, and working in her youth at Rockefeller Center. Besides family gatherings, she also found great comfort staying in touch with her lifelong friends, Linda and Joan, sharing the ups and downs of life and helping each other through everything they encountered.

Survivors include her daughter, Jacqueline Pastor & her husband Walter of Dobbs Ferry, NY; her son, William Bailey & his wife Lori of Hopewell Junction, NY; her grandchildren: Walter Pastor, III & his wife Melissa, Andrew Pastor & his wife Amanda, Caitlin Bailey, Amanda Bailey, and Julia Bailey; her great-grandchildren: Isabella, James, and Liam; her sister, Lorie Kelly & her husband William; her nephew, Ryan Kelly & his wife Danielle, along with their children; her niece, Joy Kelly; and many other loving relatives & friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Inez was also predeceased by her beloved daughter, Deborah Bailey-Browne.

Visitation will be held from 10am to 11am on Wednesday, August 7 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. Following visitation, a Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11:30am at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill, NY. Interment will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery, 801 Route 9, Fishkill, NY.

Flowers are welcome; however, even more so, prayers for the soul of Inez and her loved ones are encouraged and greatly appreciated.

For online tributes, you can visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.