Mona Lavina Bailey
December 14, 1932 - January 12, 2018
Obituary
Mona Humphries Bailey of Seattle, Washington was born December 14, 1932 in Apalachicola, Florida. On January 12, 2018 Mona went to be with the Lord after her courageous example of living with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Mona Humphries Bailey was a loving devoted Wife to her beloved Husband William P. (Pete) Bailey and Mother of her two beloved sons: Colonel Peter Govan Bailey, United States Air Force of Montgomery, Alabama and Christopher Evans Bailey (Chelsea) of Seattle Washington, Founder and CEO of the Seattle based company, MindSeekers.
Biography Section:
Mona Humphries Bailey has been defined by her three passions; Family, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and K-12 Education.
In her thirty-two year career in public education, Mona Bailey has worked to promote equity and excellence for all students, especially for underachieving students. She has served as a junior and high school science teacher, high school counselor, Middle School Principal, Personnel Administrator and Assistant and Deputy Superintendent in Seattle Public Schools, and as Assistant State Superintendent in the Washington State Office of Public Instruction. Immediately after retiring, she served as a Senior Associate with the Institute of Educational Inquiry, a nonprofit Seattle-based organization focusing on educational renewal in partnership with the National Network for Educational Renewal. She continues to play a role in education as an educational consultant and as a volunteer with advocacy groups to reform education for K-12 students. She served as the Head of School and the Mistress of Generals for The Forest Ridge Sacred Heart School in Bellevue.
Mona co-chaired the HB2722 State Advisory Committee to Close the Achievement Gap of African American Students in the State of Washington. She also served on the Pacific Science Center Board of Directors and chaired its Science Education Advisory Committee; the Seattle Art Museum’s Education and Community Advisory Committee; United Way of King County’s Community Building Committee; the Seattle YWCA’s Communities of Color Advisory Committee; and the Black Education Strategy Roundtable Board of Directors. She was a founding member of School Board Leaders for the Future. She was also a long time member of the Seattle Rotary Club
Mona received many awards throughout her lifetime. The MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) State Board established the annual Mona Bailey MESA Teacher Award in 2003 in honor of her services to the State MESA Program from its beginning in the 1980s. She has been recognized by the Johnson Publishing Company as one of the 100 influential Black Americans and is listed in Who’s Who among Women and Who’s Who among Black Americans. Florida A&M University awarded her the Meritorious Achievement Award and Distinguished Alumnus Award; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., honored her with the highest award bestowed upon its members, the Mary Church Terrell Award. In 2014, Therapeutic Health Services of Washington awarded her its annual Alvirita Little Award.
Mona had a BS Degree in Chemistry from Florida A&M University and a MS in Science Education from Oregon State University. She was a candidate for the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership and Administration at the University of Washington.
Family Details
Mona is proceeded by her parents Minnie Henry & Thornton Govan Humphries of Apalachicola, Florida and brother Thornton Govan Humphries Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
She is survived by her Beloved Husband Pete Bailey, and her two beloved sons: Colonel Peter Govan Bailey, Montgomery, Alabama and Christopher Evans Bailey (Chelsea) of Seattle Washington. Grand Children: Peter Tre Bailey (Tre) of Washington D.C, Taylor Govan Bailey of Seattle, Washington, Addysen Marie Bailey of Wichita, Kansas, Grace Catharine Bailey of Seattle, Washington
Her beloved siblings: Late Thornton Govan Humphries (Maude), Maime Stevens (Robert), Frederick Stephen Humphries, Barbara Jones (Milton), her beloved younger sister and best friend, her Beloved Sister-in-Laws Julia Green and Martha Brown.
She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends and her Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., sisters throughout the global community.
The Following Services to be held:
Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:00PM-7:00PM
At St. Monica Catholic Church, A Parish of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle.
4301 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, Washington 98040
The Viewing and Visitations will be followed by the Holy Rosary and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Service, open to the public.
Friday, January 19, 2018 The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 AM at St. Monica Cathedral Catholic Church, A Parish of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle. 4301 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, Washington 98040
Repass immediately following
Saturday, January 27, 2018 Interment in Apalachicola, Florida- Immediate Family Only
Sunday, January 28, 2018 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Memorial Service in Tallahassee, Florida Location TBD.
Acknowledgements:
The family wishes to express our deep appreciation and sincerely thank you for your kind expression sympathy and Prayers. A special thank you to Dr. Saul E. Rivkin and Dr. Vincent J. Picozzi at Rivkin Cancer Center.
Mona had a love for crimson and white flowers; and a passion for the following charities that we would encourage you to support:
Pacific Science Center, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Research Foundation and Florida A&M University Minnie Henry Humphries Scholarship Fund in memory of her Mother.
The Bailey Family is asking everyone to embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing.
Funeral Home Services will be provided by Bonnie- Watson. Online condolences can be left at http://bonneywatson.com
Thank you for sharing Soror Baily with us. May God keep your family in His perfect peace
Words cannot express the loss I feel not only for Mona’s family but me. I already miss the phone calls. May Mona find the rest she so deserves in heaven with those that preceded her in death. She fought the good fight of faith and her journey has ended. Commendations to a life well lived!
Thanks Soror Bailey for your gift to the body of Christ and your devotion to our dear sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
Condolences and Prayers to the Family! Soror Mona H. Bailey was a jewel that shined so brightly throughout he world and left a great impression on those who she met on this journey called life. I will always remember the last time I saw her at a Delta Executive Board Meeting in Spring 2017 and the beautiful words and hug she gave me. She has left a great legacy to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority that will be forever shared through our Heritage and Archives. Rest on Soror Bailey until we meet again!!!
Rest in Paradise my sweet Soror! We will forever treasure your gentle spirit and strong passion. Thank you family for sharing your beloved with us. Prayers for you during this transitional period.
Rest In Peace my dear Delta sister.
My dear Soror and 17th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., you will be sorely missed. You were the epitome of what it means to be a Delta. You always had a gracious, welcoming spirit. May the heavenly hosts welcome you with open arms to your eternal reward! May you rest in His peace and glory!
Rest in peace, we will always remember your smile and service to our devoted Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Strength, comfort and peace to the family.
Sisters In Service,
Donna & Caldonnaye Taylor
Dallas Alumnae Chapter
Soror Bailey may you rest in peace and may the lord comfort your family. You dedication and kindness will be missed. You were a true inspiration!
Soror Bailey was a beautiful spirit and forward-thinking National President. May her soul truly Rest In Peace.
Our family extends its condolences to the family and continue to lift you in prayer.
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family of Delta’s Beloved 17th National President. I loved every conversation with Mrs. Bailey and I praise God for her wonderful life!
On behalf of Mona’s friends in Olympia and the State Capitol, condolences and prayers are offered to the family. Mona’s steadfast and impassionate work on behalf of children was remarkable and long lasting. Her recent membership on the State Board of Education was the latest in career-long work devoted to assuring that every child has the opportunity for a meaningful and lasting education. Her voice will be missed, but her legacy will not be forgotten.
Soror Mona Bailey planted numerous trees throughout the world under which she will never sit; however, many forests will bear fruits and everlasting seeds because of her! As sorors, may we so live! I am blessed with special memories of her; I am grateful for the legacy! Thanks Pete and family for sharing her with us!! May God’s blessings keep you now and forever!
Sending warm thoughts and blessings to the family of Delta Sigma Theta’s Beloved 17th National President.
I will always remember the smile, the grace and dedication to service. Sleep in peace my Sister.
My dear Soror and 17th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., your dedication and kindness will genuinely be missed.
I will take every speak I heard you speak and the encounters with had together and be the best Delta you taught me to be.
May your soul truly Rest In Peace.
My dear Soror and 17th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., your dedication and kindness will genuinely be missed.
I will take every speak I heard you speak and the encounters we had together and be the best Delta you taught me to be.
May your soul truly Rest In Peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Soror Bailey. It was an honor to have the opportunity to meet and talk to our 17th President at a convention. She will be missed.
Soror Mona Bailey:
I am truly going to miss you. You truly displayed the principles and values of our Prestigious and Illustrious Sorority.
Thank you for always exemplifying the true meaning of Delta in your works, service and love.
I attended my first National Convention while I was a collegiate soror at Beta Eta (Alabama State University)/ It was the National Convention where you were running for National President. You gave me a button that said Vote for Mona. I still have it somewhere in my home but will have to find it. Once, I find it I will always keep it close to my heart.
Soror Yolanda Sayles Robinson
Rest in Peace our dearest 17th National President, your grace, beauty and charm will be missed by so many. You leave behind a great legacy and we thank you for your dedication and commitment to our Sorority.
I send my condolences to your family and will continue to pray for you all.
My condolences to the family. Soror Bailey was the National President when I became a Delta. May Soror Bailey Rest In Peace,
She lived a life of purpose and commitment, and so many Deltas such as myself have looked to her as a role model and mentor.
Rest in peace dear Soror.
Soror Jacqueline H. Williams
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Baltimore County Alumnae Chapter
My prayers goes out to the entire family of Mona Bailey. You will always be remembered by your beautiful smile. Rest in peace, my Soror. I’m so grateful to have met you during these wonderful years.
May God continue to bless the family during your time of bereavement. Rest in Peace in Omega Omega.
Your legacy will continue to live through those whose lives you touched.
Sisterly Blessings… Soror Angela Holmes
My condolences to the family. Wishing you strength for today and hope for tomorrow.
Soror Renee Kelley
Delta strong!
Our dear Soror and 17th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., you will always be remembered for your grace, intelligence, and elegance. May you rest well with God.
Thank you for all the ground work you accomplished. Rest now beloved Soror.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Sorry for your loss
I offer my sympathy to the family and lifting them up in prayer. May the family be provided strength, peace and be comforted in this time of their loss. Rest in peace Soror and thanks for all your dedication to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
My condolences to the family . May the memories and legacy of your love one be an inspiration and motivation to all whom lives she touched with her love and leadership . She will truly be missed.
Peace to the Bailey family-Peace to you, Soror Bailey
Thank you for your service to our communities and our Sorority. Rest well Soror!
With love,
Shante Redden
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Mona Bailey. She will forever be a model of intelligence, culture and grace fo me and i am sure for all she care not contact with. Add beauty ad wit and she was the whole package!I will miss her and send love and prayers to all who grieve.
J
Soror Past President Bailey is gone but not forgotten.
Her love for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated will always & forever be cherished.
My heart goes out to the family of Soror Mona Humphries Bailey. May God hold you close and comfort you at this time.
Sorority Bailey , was a role model and a inspiration . I will always remember her. My prayers and sympathy to her family.
Soror Bailey – she was what our Founders invisioned when Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded. Omega Omega has gained one of our best!
We can only imagine the conversations Soror Mona Humphries Bailey and Soror Bertha Pitts Campbell are having again in heaven!
May the Bailey family find comfort knowing that they are covered by our prayers. Soror Humphries Bailey’s legacy of love and service shall not cease………
My sympathies are extended to the family of my beloved Soror. May God’s Grace continue to help you adjust to no longer having her in your lives physically, but she will always be with you in spirit.
Shirley A. Bell
Alpha Mu 1960
Soror Bailey made the world a better place with her dedication, creativity, and love.
Dear Bailey and Humphries Family,
May the spirit of the Holy Comforter bring you peace and understanding during this time of loss.
Soror Mona Bailey was the epitome of a true Delta lady. Love, Grace and Fortitude~ She wore it all well!
Please know that the sisters of Delta Sigma Theta will miss
this distinguished Soror.
Many blessings.
Soror Bailey’s leadership and compassion leave a legacy to be followed by many. Thank God that she was shared with all of us.
My deepest sympathy to the family of our dear Soror. May she rest deservedly as she served well.
Sincere condolences to the Family of Mona Humphries Bailey, a woman of rare beauty and intellect; compassionate and caring for her fellow humans.
My condolences and prayers go out to the family. Soror Bailey was an absolutely lovely person and I enjoyed seeing her at conventions. Barbara and I went to the same high school in Jacksonville, FL and that gave us a connection. I will miss seeing her.
PEACE
Thank you for your service and the examples you set. Sending love to the family. Thank you for sharing her with the world.