J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Bailey, Doris E.

Saturday, July 05, 2008

Ivor, VA
Doris Epps Bailey, 87, passed away Friday, July 4, 2008, at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester. Born April 25, 1921 in Surry County, she was the widow of the late Joseph Harvell Bailey and the daughter of the late “Ned” William Edward Epps and Beulah Britt Epps. Mrs. Bailey, a loving mother and homemaker, was a life-long member of the Ivor United Methodist Church and a member of the Dendron Historical Society.
Mrs. Bailey is survived by her daughters, Marilyn B. Oliver and husband, Ralph, of Smithfield and Judith B. Brabrand and husband, Charles, of Gloucester; three grandchildren, Kim Stephens, Michelle Jones, and Warren Oliver; six great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; a brother, Cecil Epps of Wakefield; and a sister, Helen Gwaltney of Baltimore MD. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Roland and Braxton Epps.
A funeral service will be held in Ivor United Methodist Church on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Roy Drake officiating. Burial will follow in Rocky Hock Church Cemetery, near Wakefield. The family will receive friends at Purviance Chapel, J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield, Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations may be made to Ivor United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 416, Ivor, VA 23866. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com.

The Epps-Bailey Family,

Even though there has been many years since being in contact with Mrs. Doris, it is with great pleasure to have known her. She was always such a joy and willing to help in anyway she could. She will be dearly missed, please know that she is still in our hearts. My prayers are with you all.

Wanda Scott-Pittman
Windsor, VA

Posted by: Wanda Scott-Pittman at July 7, 2008 11:20 AM

Dear Judy and Marilyn,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. The last time I saw her in Ivor she looked so good so it's hard to believe.

I'll always remember what a good and faithful church member she was and my years in her Sunday School Class. She was always at Ivor Methodist Church when I was there (even when I've been back in recent years) and it won't seem the same without her.

My mother has Doctor's appointments in Norfolk on Monday and Tuesday and just doesn't feel that she can come tonight but I know she is very sad about losing her cousin and longtime friend.

I know Doris will be missed by so many.

Sincerely,
Cathy Cornwell Floyd

Posted by: Cathy Cornwell Floyd at July 6, 2008 03:30 PM