Evelyn Ruth Bailey

Evelyn Ruth Bailey obituary, Newland, NC

Evelyn Ruth Bailey

Evelyn Bailey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland on Jan. 8, 2026.
Evelyn Ruth Bailey went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 8, 2026 at the age of 78. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her loving husband of 54 years by her side.
Evelyn was born on May 24, 1947 and was the 11th and last child of the late Ruth and Wesley Arnett of Banner Elk.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 10 siblings, several nieces and nephews, and her great - granddaughter and name sake Evelyn "Evie" Rozelle Ramsey.
Left to honor her memory are her husband of 54 years, love of her life and loving caretaker Robert Bailey of Crossnore. Son, Mark Bailey and wife Chelsea of Elk Park and grandsons Mason and Roman Bailey of Elk Park. Her daughter, Robin Ramsey and husband Alan of Banner Elk, their children Coty Ramsey and wife Nikki of Athens, TN, Rebecca Biczel and husband Jeff of Old Beech Mountain, Jacob Ramsey of Banner Elk and Amy Ramsey of Banner Elk along with her great -grandchildren Abby Ramsey, Phoenix Lewis Ramsey and Alex Ramsey.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Life Care Center of Banner Elk and Medi Home Hospice for the loving care and support they provided Evelyn and her family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Evelyn, please visit our floral store.

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