Nancy “Mama G” Bailey, 76, of Morganton, NC passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Rutherford County, NC on June 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Duke Farris and Hattie Pearl Morrow Farris. Nancy worked at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center for thirty years. She was a happy, energetic person who spent her life taking care of people, and she loved her family.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Paul Bailey of the home; children, Michael Bailey and his wife, Laurie, of Tucker, GA, Sherri McGimsey and her husband, Eddie, of Morganton, and Lori Hensley and her husband, Mike, of Morganton; grandchildren, Ryan Bailey, Jack Bailey, Matt McGimsey, Nick McGimsey, and Tyler Hensley; great-grandchildren, Isaiah McGimsey, Eden McGimsey, and Skylar Hensley; a brother, David Farris; and a sister, Doris Queen.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her brothers, George and Ray Farris; and a sister, Elizabeth Carroll.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 16, 2014 at the residence. A family service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.
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