The Daily Journal
Vineland NJ
Tuesday, February 22, 2011


SHIRLEY R. BAILEY, 83
Publisher of South Jersey Magazine

Shirley R. (Robbins) Bailey, 83, of Millville died suddenly Sunday
morning, Feb. 20, 2011, at her residence after a brief illness.

Born in Absecon, she grew up in Dividing Creek and Bridgeton, and was a
graduate of Bridgeton High School, Class of 1945.  She was the publisher
of South Jersey Magazine, as well as other books relating to South
Jersey history.  Previously, she worked for Airwork Corp. in Millville
as the computer department head.  She retired in 2003.  She always will
be known as an authority on local history.

She is survived by her husband, Richard N. Bailey; her daughter, Destra
L. Bailey and son-in-law Glenn Clark of Millville; her grandson, Aaron
Clark; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph and Donald Robbins; and her
parents, Frank and Mina (Conover) Robbins.  Funeral services will be
conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St,
Millville.  There will be a viewing at the funeral home from 10 to 11
a.m. before the service.  Burial will be private at the convenience of
the family.

Written tributes and condolences to the family may be e-mailed to
christyfuneralhome.com.



    Posted by: "Sara Hoffman" july37@cox.net turkeypt2
    Date: Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:20 am ((PDT))

I knew Shirley Robbins Bailey well. Although her maiden name was Robbins
& she grew up in the area of the descendants of Richard Robbins of
Cumberland Co., NJ, Shirley wasn't related to this family.  In the 1920's
her father & mother came to Atlantic Co., NJ. They were musicians & had
been traveling around the country. Her father who I believe may have been
born in Michigan had a job playing with a band at the old Steel Pier on
the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Shirley said her parents were interested in
settling down & South Jersey seemed like a good place because her father
was able to stay employed. Shirley was a out going person and well liked
in the community along with being a very talented woman. She published
South Jersey Magazine & everyone knew she was the lady in charge. I
was one of her first subscribers and continued to subscribe until she
published the last issue. The last time I talked with her she still had
her great sense of humor although her health was declining. For anyone
interested in South Jersey, the issues of her magazine are really worth
reading. They cover a wide range of subjects.

                               Sara