It is with sadness that we announce the death of The Revd Patty Bailey, aged 75, on 23 August 2024.
Patty was ordained in London in 1998 and served in Hackney until 2004, when she went on to serve in the Benefice of Cosby and Whetstone in this Diocese until 2011. Patty then served as Priest in Charge and later as Rector in the Benefice of Ibstock with Heather until 2019 when she retired. Patty was later licensed as Associate Priest in the Fenn Lanes Benefice from 2023 until 2024, and also held the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate in this Diocese from 2019 until 2024.
Her funeral will be held on Friday 4 October 2024 at 11am at St Margarets Church, Stoke Golding. All are welcome to attend.