Obituary for Mary Bailey (Bailey)
Psalms 147:3 " He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
Mrs. Mary Lee Howell Adams Bailey, 92, was born in Davie County on March 26, 1930, to the late Emanuel Till Howell and Ida Mae Barker Howell. She departed this life on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Gordon’s Hospice House of Iredell County.
She attended school in Davie County and prior to her retirement she worked as a teacher in a daycare center. She was a member of St. John’s Baptist Church, Statesville, where she was a member of the senior choir, ladies auxiliary, and a missionary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, her first husband Robert Adams Sr; her second husband, Richard Bailey; a son, Robert Lee Adams Jr.; a grandson, Reginald L. Turman; a son-in-law Frank Billy Turman; four brothers, Leonard, Lester, Samuel, and Thomas Howell; two sisters, Janie Gray and Margaret Howell.
She leaves to cherish the memory of her life, four daughters, Gwendolyn Turman, Barbara Burke, Patricia Dean Feimster, and Charlene (William) Whittington; one brother, James Howell of Port Chester NY; a nephew Jay Lee Howell; seven grandchildren, Eddie Johnson, Nikisha Turman, LeVar Macon of Pasadena MD, Robbi Adams of Lynchburg VA, Jacob Feimster, Joshua Feimster, and Jasmine Feimster; great grandchildren, London, Paris, JoMonni, Nevaeh, Remi, De’Angelo, De’Andre, Kameran, Myles, Hailey, Amber, Whitney, Zachary, and Xander; eight great-great grands; a god daughter Mary Moten; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and friends.
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear.
For I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs, that people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can't compare, with the Christmas choir up here.
For I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description, to hear an angel sing.
I can't tell you of the splendor, or the peace here in this place.
Can you just imagine Christmas, with our Savior, face to face?
I'll ask Him to light your spirit, as I tell Him of your love;
So then pray for one another, as you lift your eyes above.
Please let your heart be joyful, and let your spirit sing.
For I'm spending Christmas in Heaven, and I'm walking with the King!
I know how much you miss me; I see the pain inside your heart.
But I'm not so far away, we really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear,
And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all "love" is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do,
For I can't count the blessings or the love He has for you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year!
The Family would like to Thank: Gordon’s Hospice House Sta8 - Special Thanks to Dolliether Daniels, Nurses Laurie Harris and Lori Patterson, Caregivers, Wanda Kaye Brown and Mae Ramseur.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at St. John ‘s Baptist Church, Statesville. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 1:30 pm at the church. Pastor Cedric Johnson will be officiating, and Pastor Michael Turner will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow in the Belmont Cemetery.
Visit the Book of Memories for Mrs. Bailey at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham is serving the Bailey family.
Mrs. Mary Lee Howell Adams Bailey, 92, was born in Davie County on March 26, 1930, to the late Emanuel Till Howell and Ida Mae Barker Howell. She departed this life on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Gordon’s Hospice House of Iredell County.
She attended school in Davie County and prior to her retirement she worked as a teacher in a daycare center. She was a member of St. John’s Baptist Church, Statesville, where she was a member of the senior choir, ladies auxiliary, and a missionary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, her first husband Robert Adams Sr; her second husband, Richard Bailey; a son, Robert Lee Adams Jr.; a grandson, Reginald L. Turman; a son-in-law Frank Billy Turman; four brothers, Leonard, Lester, Samuel, and Thomas Howell; two sisters, Janie Gray and Margaret Howell.
She leaves to cherish the memory of her life, four daughters, Gwendolyn Turman, Barbara Burke, Patricia Dean Feimster, and Charlene (William) Whittington; one brother, James Howell of Port Chester NY; a nephew Jay Lee Howell; seven grandchildren, Eddie Johnson, Nikisha Turman, LeVar Macon of Pasadena MD, Robbi Adams of Lynchburg VA, Jacob Feimster, Joshua Feimster, and Jasmine Feimster; great grandchildren, London, Paris, JoMonni, Nevaeh, Remi, De’Angelo, De’Andre, Kameran, Myles, Hailey, Amber, Whitney, Zachary, and Xander; eight great-great grands; a god daughter Mary Moten; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and friends.
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear.
For I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs, that people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can't compare, with the Christmas choir up here.
For I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description, to hear an angel sing.
I can't tell you of the splendor, or the peace here in this place.
Can you just imagine Christmas, with our Savior, face to face?
I'll ask Him to light your spirit, as I tell Him of your love;
So then pray for one another, as you lift your eyes above.
Please let your heart be joyful, and let your spirit sing.
For I'm spending Christmas in Heaven, and I'm walking with the King!
I know how much you miss me; I see the pain inside your heart.
But I'm not so far away, we really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear,
And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all "love" is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do,
For I can't count the blessings or the love He has for you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year!
The Family would like to Thank: Gordon’s Hospice House Sta8 - Special Thanks to Dolliether Daniels, Nurses Laurie Harris and Lori Patterson, Caregivers, Wanda Kaye Brown and Mae Ramseur.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at St. John ‘s Baptist Church, Statesville. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 1:30 pm at the church. Pastor Cedric Johnson will be officiating, and Pastor Michael Turner will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow in the Belmont Cemetery.
Visit the Book of Memories for Mrs. Bailey at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham is serving the Bailey family.