Alberta Louise Bailey
Alberta “Bert” Louise Bailey, a remarkable woman who passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 92, left behind a legacy of love, resilience, and a passion for horses. Born on March 27, 1933, in Lynchburg, Ohio, Bert was the daughter of Quiton and Helen (Spurlock) Caplinger.
Bert’s life took her to Eaton Rapids, Michigan, where she attended school and later embarked on a journey of raising her three daughters as a single mother. Throughout her career, she held diverse jobs, including roles at the Vic & Billie’s Party Store, Lansing Country Club, American Bank & Trust, General Motors, and as a bus driver for Springport Public Schools. However, her true calling lay in her love for horses.
Bert’s dedication to horses was unwavering. She spent countless hours raising, training, and breeding Arabian horses, eventually transitioning to training and racing Thoroughbreds. Her passion for racing led her on thrilling adventures across the country, taking her to iconic destinations like Chicago, Miami, California, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
Outside of her professional life, Bert enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and connecting with others. Known as a social butterfly and “one of a kind,” she brought warmth and energy to every room. She was also a former member of Griffith United Methodist Church.
Bert is survived by her daughters, Robbie Bailey, Sandy (Roger) Bailey Bristol, and Suzette Randall; her grandchildren, Jimi (Wendy) Fall, Nicole Bristol, Toni Pitcher, and Brandi Lee; and her great-granddaughter, Mya Bough. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Robert Faurot & Clifford Bailey; and her daughter, Suzanne Kaczor.
A celebration of Bert’s life will be held at Falsetta’s Casa Nova, located at 138 S. Waverly Rd., Lansing, MI on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from noon to 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the Capitol Area Humane Society in her name.
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