Rose Ann (Switzer) Bailey, adoringly known as "Ramblin Rosie", beloved wife of Denis M. Bailey, of Valley Forge, passed peacefully in the arms of her loving family, October 21, 2011. Rose Ann truly touched the lives of everyone she met through her warm, loving, compassionate ways and her joyful sense of humor that always made us smile.
Born in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Ferd F. Switzer, Jr., and Cecilia (Tegethoff) Switzer. She attended St. Louis University. Rose Ann was a loving kindergarten teacher at the Doane Stuart School in Albany, NY. Rose Ann was an emeritus member of the Newcomer's Club of the Upper Main Line, and she was a member of the St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Phoenixville.
In addition to her husband of 50 years, Rose Ann is survived by her cherished four children; T.J., husband of Jennifer (Broncato) Bailey, of Dix Hills, NY, Jane, wife of Bryan Goewey, of Loudonville, NY, Michael, husband of Kristin (Bruni) Bailey, of York, ME, Jim, husband of Kathy Lopez, of Manhattan, NY, and eight grandchildren, her brother; Ferd F. Switzer, III, husband of Julie Switzer, of New Orleans, and two nieces.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at the St. Ann's Chapel, 604 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Officiating will be the Rev. John J. Newns. Burial will be in the St. Ann's cemetery. Friends will be received from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday evening or from 9:30 - 10:30 AM Wednesday morning at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Rose Ann's name to the ALS Hope Foundation, 1333 Race Street, Suite 202, P.O. Box 40777, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Condolences may be made and the video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.