J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Bailey, Evelyn E.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Evelyn Elizabeth Hoyle Vanover Bailey, age 76, of Chesterfield, VA, died on Saturday, August 9, 2008. She was born in Cleveland, NC, the daughter of the late Emory and Minnie Hoyle. Mrs. Bailey was a retired bookkeeper, and a member of Jahnke Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Bailey. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her daughter, Margaret V. Dodson and husband Collier, Jr.; grandson, Collier D. Dodson, III; two great-grandchildren, Sydney and Lillian Dodson; a sister, Margaret Correll; and brother, Joe Hoyle and wife Ester. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W. Hundred Road Chester, VA, 23831, on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 1 to 2 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. Committal services will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Brookneil, VA. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hospice of Central Virginia at 5540 Falmouth Street, Richmond, VA 23230, to the Alzheimer’s Association / Greater Richmond 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060, or to Circle Center Adult Day Services, 3900 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230.
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Dear Margaret,

We were so sorry to learn of Evelyn's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. My Mother, Gloria, passed away last year (October '07), after battling a long illness, and while I know her pain and suffering is over and rejoice that she is in Heaven now, I still miss her so much. Nothing can truly describe the loss of your mother, but strength does come when we need it the most, and you will have that strength too. I can just imagine our Mothers in Heaven now rekindling their friendship and talking of the good times of their earlier adult years (and I have such fond memories of those good times as well) Please take care of yourself and hang on to the memories and to your family. Our prayers are with you all.

Love,
Kim Cathcart Pulley, Bob Cathcart, and Michael Cathcart.

Posted by: Kim Cathcart Pulley at August 15, 2008 12:39 PM

Dear Margaret and Family:
I mis read the announcement thinking I had plenty of time to come by and see you and the family before the service. Sorry I was not there for you as you were for me.
Know that I have walked in your shoes and am praying for you and the family during this difficult time. Know she will live on in those she leaves behind. I can still see her smiling as she did when I first met her.
Stay strong and know this to shall pass.
Love,
Elaine and Richard

Posted by: Elaine Dabney at August 13, 2008 06:25 PM

Margaret,

You and your family have Myself and Shernell's deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother. Our Love go out to you and we'll keep you in our Prayers.

Anthony

Posted by: Anthony L. Scott at August 12, 2008 02:07 PM

Jesus said, "It is finished!" when he died upon
the Cross for all of mankind to enter Heaven. It is finished with your mom. Praise God, she is
in Heaven with Him. Your mom was blessed to
have her daughter, Margaret, to care for her
as best as she could. That is why she was lucid
enough to tell you Margaret, that she "felt sorry
for you and that she loves you." I know you will
remember all the good times you all have had prior
to her illness. Treasure it and share them with
your grandchildren every now and then. There are
no more tears to shed over her now. She is with
Jesus in Heaven at last!

With much love,
Sharon

Posted by: Sharon Quinter at August 11, 2008 08:17 PM

My condolences to you and your family in your time of sadness. Memories will ever fade away, so hold on to them. She'll be with you always. Much Love

Posted by: Florence Breedlove at August 11, 2008 04:22 PM