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Essie Bailey Obituary
Portsmouth - Essie H. Bailey, 84, a native of Greensboro, NC died on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Essie was predeceased by her husband James Bailey. She leaves to cherish her memory, a son Donald Bailey (Gwendolyn); grandsons, Donald Jr., B'Jon and Ronald. Home going services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 2608 Airline Blvd. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. Metropolitan Portsmouth.
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Linda Brown Williams
January 25, 2025
She would let Donald use the car, and we had a ball !
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR MOM WITH US
Annette Hunter
February 10, 2014
Donald,
We send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your mom. I am sure she will be deeply missed.
God Bless you, Gwen and the rest of your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Annette and Keith Hunter and Margaret Butler
February 1, 2014
Donald,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom, Know my prayers are with you and your family.. But you will get through this ..
love you,
Linda Brown ( senior spectaculars)
Minister Diann Beard
January 31, 2014
May God bless the Bailey family as you go through this season of grief. We will miss Mrs. Bailey. It was so good to see her in church and looking as fashionable as ever. God bless each of you and may He comfort you during this time.
Carlton Mack
January 31, 2014
Don, My prayers are with you an the family. I know what you are going through. In time you will smile when you think of your Mother. Love Carlton
January 31, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. God know the plans he has for you and God gives all a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Agape
G Wallace
JOSEPHH & LEZERIA MARSH
January 31, 2014
MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN THIS TIME OF SORROW, AND STRENGTH THROUGH THE PRAYERS OF THOSE WHO SYMPATHIZE WITH YOUR LOSS.
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