Margaret Jean Orwan died Feb. 7, 2013, in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

She was always surrounded by her loving and dedicated family.

Born in Memphis, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Van and Terrell Bailey.

Her survivors include daughter Barbara, wife of Richard Kroon of Northampton; sister Agnes and brother, Oliver, both of Tennessee and grandchildren Michael Lasko and wife, Brianna of Frisco Texas, David and Michelle Lasko and Jason, Jennifer, Zachary and Tucker Orwan, along with several great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by husband Eugene and sons Gary and Dale.

Contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, GCS P.O. Box 4777, N.Y., N.Y. 10163-4777 at michaeljfox.org or to the Cedarbrook activity fund, 350 S. Cedarbrook Road, Allentown, PA 18104-5708.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.