Emma Bell Bailey

Emma Bell Bailey, 78, of Hwy 70 E., Morganton, NC died Monday, June 5, 2006, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born on July 28, 1927 in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Zeb and Anna May Harris Heaton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brandy C. Bailey, and by brothers, Charles Memory Heaton and Lee Roy Heaton. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, William Bailey, of the home; sons, Rodger Bailey and wife, Phyllis Sigmon Bailey of Morganton, Harold Bailey and Kathy Wallace of Lenoir; a brother, James Horace Heaton, of the home; grandchildren, Jessica Epley, Travis Bailey, and Emily Bailey all of Morganton, Charity Bailey of Lenoir, and Jennifer Winebarger and Melissa Nowlin, both of Statesville; and 5 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Moneyham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church. At other times the family will be at the residence, 2845 US 70 E, Morganton. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 3333 Trinity Church Rd., Valdese, NC 29690.