Jill Alene Bailey, age 75, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson.
Jill was born on July 29, 1950, in Stockbridge, Michigan, the daughter of Daniel and Rylma (Nelson) Owen. She spent her entire life in the Stockbridge area.
Jill was a loving, kind-hearted woman who was always in good spirits. She had a special love for children—especially her own children and grandchildren. She loved to clean, and she took great pride in her work. She was self-employed as a barber for many years and also worked in the housekeeping department at Chelsea Hospital.
Jill is survived by her three children, Stephanie (Ryan) Cornish of Stockbridge, Shane Collins of Munith, and Travis (Amber) Collins of Stockbridge; the father of her children, Stephen Collins of Stockbridge; eight grandchildren: Devin, Hana, Makenzie, Kegan, Emma, Brayden, Madilyn, and Brady; and one great-grandchild on the way. She is also survived by her brother, Ridge (Vicki) Owen of Kentucky, and her sister-in-law, Jackie Owen of Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Bailey; and her brothers, Ned (Judy) Owen and Lynn Owen.
Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Burial will take place at a later date at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority (SAESA).
Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
