Obituary – Betty Jo “B.J.” Bailey
Betty Jo “B.J.” Bailey
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL – Betty Jo “B.J.” Bailey, 87, of Blountstown, passed away Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Panama City.
B.J. was born Aug. 20, 1936 in Slidell, LA to the late Arturo and Betty Corazza. She joined the Air Force at a young age and served during the Korean Conflict. She later went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in social work and eventually opened her own restaurant. She was a true entrepreneur at heart and an exceptional artist. She loved to travel and was an avid antique collector.
Other than her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, John Bailey, Sr. and her very special friend Heidi Rydeard.
She leaves behind her son, John H. Bailey and his wife Angela of Panama City Beach; her grandchildren, John H. Bailey, Derek Bailey and Matthew Silva as well as her great- grandchildren, Addison Rylee Bailey and Blair Paisely Bailey.
Services to honor B.J.’s life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Adams Funeral Home Chapel. There will also be a time of visitation beginning at 12 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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