Obituary: Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley, AL
ILA FAYE OVERTON BAILEY
15 Apr 1945 – 2 Mar 2017
Mrs. Ila Faye Overton Bailey, 71, a resident of Huguley, AL passed away Thursday, 2 Mar 2017 at her home. A home going celebration will be 2 p.m. (EST) Saturday 4 Mar 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church in Huguley, AL with Rusty Letson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends and family an hour prior to the service at the church.
Survivors include her husband, David S. Bailey; sons: Rodney (Sherry) Bishop of Lanett, AL, Damon (April) Bailey of Huguley, AL, daughter: Casey (Jason) Coggins of Valley, AL and son-in-law Allan Duvall; grandchildren: Jason (Tracy) Mathena, Joshua (Ashley) Sturges, Roxie (Nick) Corley, Savannah Bailey, A. J. Bailey, Kaley Jones, Baylee Jones and 1 great-grandchild: Lyric Sturges; siblings: Betty (Sam) Townsend, Brenda (Larry) Harris, Gayla Adams, Beverly (Rusty) Letson. She also had a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents: Anna and Ethridge Overton, daughter: Malinda Duvall and brother: Doyce Overton.
Faye was born in Double Springs, AL on 15 Apr 1945. In her 53 years in Chambers County, AL she was well known in the community for her service as a poll worker for 20 years, substitute teacher for the schools and avid home maker. She was a member of Calvary Baptist in Huguley for 34 years where she was very active in singing in the choir and taught Sunday school in the children, youth and adult departments and served on various committees. Her life was well-lived as Christ first and family next. She cherished and delighted in her husband of 41 years, 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Other enjoyments included their creek house in Double Springs, Sacred Harp singings, Alabama Football, family heritage research, gardening and cooking for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Faye and family requests that everyone give to the church or ministry of their choice.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley, AL is directing.
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ILA FAYE OVERTON BAILEY
15 Apr 1945 – 2 Mar 2017
Mrs. Ila Faye Overton Bailey, 71, a resident of Huguley, AL passed away Thursday, 2 Mar 2017 at her home. A home going celebration will be 2 p.m. (EST) Saturday 4 Mar 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church in Huguley, AL with Rusty Letson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends and family an hour prior to the service at the church.
Survivors include her husband, David S. Bailey; sons: Rodney (Sherry) Bishop of Lanett, AL, Damon (April) Bailey of Huguley, AL, daughter: Casey (Jason) Coggins of Valley, AL and son-in-law Allan Duvall; grandchildren: Jason (Tracy) Mathena, Joshua (Ashley) Sturges, Roxie (Nick) Corley, Savannah Bailey, A. J. Bailey, Kaley Jones, Baylee Jones and 1 great-grandchild: Lyric Sturges; siblings: Betty (Sam) Townsend, Brenda (Larry) Harris, Gayla Adams, Beverly (Rusty) Letson. She also had a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents: Anna and Ethridge Overton, daughter: Malinda Duvall and brother: Doyce Overton.
Faye was born in Double Springs, AL on 15 Apr 1945. In her 53 years in Chambers County, AL she was well known in the community for her service as a poll worker for 20 years, substitute teacher for the schools and avid home maker. She was a member of Calvary Baptist in Huguley for 34 years where she was very active in singing in the choir and taught Sunday school in the children, youth and adult departments and served on various committees. Her life was well-lived as Christ first and family next. She cherished and delighted in her husband of 41 years, 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Other enjoyments included their creek house in Double Springs, Sacred Harp singings, Alabama Football, family heritage research, gardening and cooking for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Faye and family requests that everyone give to the church or ministry of their choice.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley, AL is directing.
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Obituary: Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley, AL
ILA FAYE OVERTON BAILEY
15 Apr 1945 – 2 Mar 2017
Mrs. Ila Faye Overton Bailey, 71, a resident of Huguley, AL passed away Thursday, 2 Mar 2017 at her home. A home going celebration will be 2 p.m. (EST) Saturday 4 Mar 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church in Huguley, AL with Rusty Letson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends and family an hour prior to the service at the church.
Survivors include her husband, David S. Bailey; sons: Rodney (Sherry) Bishop of Lanett, AL, Damon (April) Bailey of Huguley, AL, daughter: Casey (Jason) Coggins of Valley, AL and son-in-law Allan Duvall; grandchildren: Jason (Tracy) Mathena, Joshua (Ashley) Sturges, Roxie (Nick) Corley, Savannah Bailey, A. J. Bailey, Kaley Jones, Baylee Jones and 1 great-grandchild: Lyric Sturges; siblings: Betty (Sam) Townsend, Brenda (Larry) Harris, Gayla Adams, Beverly (Rusty) Letson. She also had a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents: Anna and Ethridge Overton, daughter: Malinda Duvall and brother: Doyce Overton.
Faye was born in Double Springs, AL on 15 Apr 1945. In her 53 years in Chambers County, AL she was well known in the community for her service as a poll worker for 20 years, substitute teacher for the schools and avid home maker. She was a member of Calvary Baptist in Huguley for 34 years where she was very active in singing in the choir and taught Sunday school in the children, youth and adult departments and served on various committees. Her life was well-lived as Christ first and family next. She cherished and delighted in her husband of 41 years, 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Other enjoyments included their creek house in Double Springs, Sacred Harp singings, Alabama Football, family heritage research, gardening and cooking for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Faye and family requests that everyone give to the church or ministry of their choice.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley, AL is directing.
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ILA FAYE OVERTON BAILEY
15 Apr 1945 – 2 Mar 2017
Mrs. Ila Faye Overton Bailey, 71, a resident of Huguley, AL passed away Thursday, 2 Mar 2017 at her home. A home going celebration will be 2 p.m. (EST) Saturday 4 Mar 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church in Huguley, AL with Rusty Letson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends and family an hour prior to the service at the church.
Survivors include her husband, David S. Bailey; sons: Rodney (Sherry) Bishop of Lanett, AL, Damon (April) Bailey of Huguley, AL, daughter: Casey (Jason) Coggins of Valley, AL and son-in-law Allan Duvall; grandchildren: Jason (Tracy) Mathena, Joshua (Ashley) Sturges, Roxie (Nick) Corley, Savannah Bailey, A. J. Bailey, Kaley Jones, Baylee Jones and 1 great-grandchild: Lyric Sturges; siblings: Betty (Sam) Townsend, Brenda (Larry) Harris, Gayla Adams, Beverly (Rusty) Letson. She also had a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents: Anna and Ethridge Overton, daughter: Malinda Duvall and brother: Doyce Overton.
Faye was born in Double Springs, AL on 15 Apr 1945. In her 53 years in Chambers County, AL she was well known in the community for her service as a poll worker for 20 years, substitute teacher for the schools and avid home maker. She was a member of Calvary Baptist in Huguley for 34 years where she was very active in singing in the choir and taught Sunday school in the children, youth and adult departments and served on various committees. Her life was well-lived as Christ first and family next. She cherished and delighted in her husband of 41 years, 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Other enjoyments included their creek house in Double Springs, Sacred Harp singings, Alabama Football, family heritage research, gardening and cooking for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Faye and family requests that everyone give to the church or ministry of their choice.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley, AL is directing.
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