Deborah Lee Bailey, 42 years old of Bad Axe, formerly of Harbor Beach, passed away suddenly on November 21, 2021 at McLaren Pontiac Hospital, due to complications of COVID.

Deborah was born on August 25, 1979 to Mary Brandow and the late Gary A. Soper Sr.

Deborah married Gary Bailey, and together they have three children.

She graduated with a high school diploma, worked at Harbor Beach Hospital as a certified nursing assistant and was working on continuing her education.  Deborah enjoyed caring for the elderly, and also worked in resale at the Dollar General.

Deborah enjoyed her dogs, raising animals; chickens, ducks and rabbits. She loved spending time in her flower gardens and being outdoors, kayaking, canoeing, sitting around a campfire and camping with her family. Her children were her most cherished responsibilities in her life.

Deborah is survived by her husband of 12 years, Gary Bailey; her step-son Cody, her daughter, Angelina and son, Issac.  She is also survived by her mother Mary Brandow (Bob Michalski); her brother Gary Soper Jr.; sisters-in-law: Karen (Chris) Dufty and Pam (Vincent) Maurer; brothers- in-law, Brad Peyerk; Greg (Joann) Bailey and Mike (Trina) Bailey; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and her sister Karen Peyerk.

Funeral service for Deborah will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the MacAlpine Funeral in Bad Axe, with Pastor Jerry Sutton officiating.

Visitation for Deborah will be on Monday, November 29, 2021 from 3-8 p.m. at the MacAlpine Funeral Home and on Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.

MASK WILL BE REQUIRED AND SOCIAL DISTANCING PRACTICES ARE ENCOURAGED.

Memorials may be offered to the family in care of Gary Bailey.

Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com