Gwendolyn Ann Bailey age 76 passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Gwendolyn was born on December 2, 1949 to the late John Wallace and Frannie Samarian Wood. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was an avid bookworm because of her love for reading, an excellent cook known for her cooking skills and canning. She was seamstress at HD Lee garment factory. She was also a great mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald Ray Bailey, Sr.; sister, Mary Burfield; and brother, Johnny Wood.
She is survived by her children, Donald Ray Bailey, Jr. (Tammy), Jeremy Wayne Bailey (Christina Dawn); grandchildren, Donovan Ray Bailey, Levi Bailey, Megan Bailey Riley (Micheal), John Riley Bailey, Peyton Bailey (Laci Fuller); great-grandchildren, Oakland Bailey, Kai Riley, Reed Bailey and a host of family and friends.
Pallbearers: Donovan Ray Bailey, Levi Bailey, John Riley Bailey, Peyton Bailey, Adrian Banderas, and Micheal Riley.
