A life of loving service and unswerving devotion is the legacy left by Anna Fugal Bailey, who passed away, July 23, 1996.
Unstinting in her love and caring, she will be missed by her family and friends. She was born February 2, 1919 to Jens and Lavina Fugal in Pleasant Grove, Utah. From her parents she learned to work hard and knew how to make work pleasant. Music was a life-long love. With little formal training she cultivated her muscial talent and was ward organist by the time she was 12. Throughout her life, she was in demand as a pianist and teacher. She first met her husband, Loile J. Bailey when she accompanied his vocal solo in church. They were married on Coronado Island, May 13, 1942, where Loile was a naval officer during World War II. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. For over 50 years, they have been a musical duo that has uplifted, entertained and comforted audiences. She shared the gift of music with her children and the musical pair grew into a performing family group. For 20 years, she was accompanist for the "Men of Music," a prominent male quartet in Salt Lake City.She served a full-time mission to New England in her youth and a stake mission during World War II. She served on the Primary General Board for 10 years, sang with the Tabernacle Choir for 10 years, and was a hostess in the Church Office Building. Her favorite callings were teaching Relief Society and working with the youth. Anna and Loile served two full-time missions together. They were directors of the New Zealand Temple Visitor's Center and guides in the Los Angeles and Mesa Temple Visitor's Centers. Anna was an eloquent speaker who could touch the heart. A master teacher, she was beloved by her students and taught beyond the subject matter imparting love and self-esteem.
She suffered her prolonged illness with grace, courage and good humor.
Survived by her husband, Loile; five children, John (Ann) Bailey; LoiAnne (Harden) Eyring; Kent (Mable) Bailey; Sue (Richard) Thornton; Kim (James) Lee; 24 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jean (Maxine) Fugal; John (Elma) Fugal and sister, Genevieve Wright. Preceded in death by daughter, Ruth Christina and great-grandson, Benjamin Hendricks.
Services will be held at Monument Park 1st Ward, 1005 So. 2000 East on Sat., July 27, at 12 noon. Interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Thurs. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the church and also one prior to the service. Funeral directors: Russon Brothers.
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