On Friday, April 3rd, Joyce Lea Bailey,of Dunbar, WV, formerly of Alum Creek, a Loving Mother and Grandmother passed away at the age of 87.
She was born April 1, 1933 at Brier Creek, WV. Joyce was a member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek, where she helped in many church activities, and had a love of crafting, making quilts, knitting, crocheting, and clothing for her children. She retired from Union Carbide Purchasing Group.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, John N. and Gladys Zirkle; stepmother, Marie Zirkle; brother, Paul Zirkle and sister-in-law, Mamie Zirkle; and Ronald Bailey
She is survived by her sons, Paul “Butch” (Patricia) Zirkle, Ronnie (Kathy) Bailey and David (Debbie) Bailey; daughter, Anita (Rick) Parish; and grandson, Nick Meadows (Brittany) who was like a son; 10 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; special friend, James “Mac” Hill; and special nephews, Timmy and Mark Zirkle; and stepsister, Jean Nunn. She is also survived by special friends and neighbors through the years, The Chapman Family, Frank (Kim) and William Chapman, Ilene Hatch, Wanda Monday and Charlene Chapman along with many others.
A private graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020, at Lively Cemetery, Sod, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating.
So very sorry for your loss. Joyce was always so very kind to us girls when we’d visit.
Sorry for your loss. Have a lot of great memories growing up with the Bailey family. Prayers for all the family.