Sister Georgette Bayless, founded Snohomish Country Hospice and Home Care.
An article by Julie Muhlstein talks about Sister Georgette's 60 years of generosity as a sister in the Catholic Sisters of Providence.
The Seattle Times article Quite a ride: 60 years with Sisters of Providence, provides another look at Sister Georgette's life. Being 83 hasn't slowed her down and she still participates in a yearly motorcyle ride to help raise funds for hospice and home care.
Along with her pioneering work with Providence Hospice & Home Care of Snohomish County and the Providence Sexual Assault Center, Sister Bayless is a member of Zonta International and Pax Christi USA.
I was fortunate to be able to meet Sister Georgette today with a group of other people. She has authenticity and a quiet presence that is quite powerful. It's encouraging to think about the ripples one strong woman started that resulted in positive effects on the lives of so many people in a community.
Hospice is many things but at it's core it is a celebration and appreciation of life, respect for human dignity and a recognition that as humans, we all experience loss and suffering and...
No one should have to go through that loss and suffering alone.
Hospice provides a team of health care professionals, social workers, counselors, spiritual leaders, health aides and volunteers to help people on their individual journey.
There is a free community celebration party with cake, coffee and punch; in honor of Sister Bayless tomorrow Sunday November 20th from 1 to 4 pm at the Immaculate Conception Church, Mattie Hall, 2517 Hoyt Avenue, Everett Washington. For Information call 425-261-4766
