Freeman Spur-Juanita Nanny Bailey, died 11:50 A.M., Saturday, May 14, 2005 in Marion.
The daughter of Thomas & Neva (Helms) Gentry. She married Wayne Bailey on October 11, 1946 at Karnak, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1991.
She worked most of her life, after retiring in 1973, she was a homemaker.
Survivors Include:
Daughter & Son-In-Law: Patty & Mike Crabtree of Freeman Spur
Granddaughter & husband: LeeAnn & Steve Ward of Herrin
Great Grandchildren: Kaleb & Kylie Ward of Herrin
Three Sisters: Lois Garavalia of Freeman Spur
Peggy Ridgway of Freeman Spur
Sharon Gentry of Freeman Spur
Survived by several nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Bobby, James & Billy Gentry and sister Gloria Reed.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Don Colson. Burial will follow at Freeman Spur Cemetery.
Visitation will 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family would like to give a special thank you to all of the staff at Fountains Nursing Care Facility.
For additional information, or to sign the memorial guest register please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.