Doris Bailey Obituary Doris Norfleet Bailey May 16, 1924 － July 31, 2023 Franklin － Doris Norfleet Bailey, 99, passed away July 31, 2023 in East Pavilion. Born May 16, 1924 in Nansemond County, she was a daughter of the late Abram Edward Norfleet and Edla Archer Norfleet. She was also predeceased by her husband, Elle Hugh Bailey; a sister, Marianna N. Whitley; and two brothers, Robert A. Norfleet and William F. Norfleet. Doris was a member of High Street United Methodist Church and the Franklin Senior Citizens Group. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Janet O‚ÄôNeal of Virginia Beach and Terry Cornwell of Franklin; two sons, Hugh Bailey of Richmond and Ronald Bailey and his wife Janie of Chesapeake; a sister, Margaret N. Saunders of Chester; a brother, Abram E. Norfleet, Jr. of Stony Creek; nine grandchildren, Matt Bailey, Shannon Hein (Steve), Nathan Bailey, Abe Bailey, Leah Keesling (Stuart), Ryan Bailey, Jacob Bailey (Jon), Dale Cornwell (Amber), Adam Cornwell (Tonya); three step grandchildren, Mitzy Cromwell, Kelly Cromwell, Benjamin O'Neal; eight great grandchildren, Brianna Bailey, Kingston Hein, Alex Hein, Elliott Keesling, Isaiah Cornwell, Kai Cornwell, Christian Cornwell and Cheyanne Cornwell; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM August 6, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Wes Rose officiating. Burial will follow in Western Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Saturday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity. The family would like to thank the entire staff, past and present, at East Pavilion for their loving care of our mother. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Doris-Bailey 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/doris-bailey-obituary?id=52607707 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary Doris Norfleet Bailey, 99, of Franklin, passed away 31 July 2023. Born 16 May 1924 in Nansemond County, she was predeceased by her husband, Elle Hugh Bailey. Doris was a member of High Street United Methodist Church and the Franklin Senior Citizens Group. She is survived by four children and numerous grandchildren. ### Narrative summary of funeral services A Funeral Service was held at 2 PM 6 August 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Wes Rose officiating. Burial followed in Western Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 to 8 PM Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial donations were suggested to any favorite charity. ### The Edited Obituary Doris Bailey Obituary Doris Norfleet Bailey 16 May 1924 - 31 July 2023 Franklin - Doris Norfleet Bailey, 99, passed away 31 July 2023 in East Pavilion. Born 16 May 1924 in Nansemond County, she was a daughter of the late Abram Edward Norfleet and Edla Archer Norfleet. She was also predeceased by her husband, Elle Hugh Bailey; a sister, Marianna N. Whitley; and two brothers, Robert A. Norfleet and William F. Norfleet. Doris was a member of High Street United Methodist Church and the Franklin Senior Citizens Group. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Janet O'Neal of Virginia Beach and Terry Cornwell of Franklin; two sons, Hugh Bailey of Richmond and Ronald Bailey and his wife Janie of Chesapeake; a sister, Margaret N. Saunders of Chester; a brother, Abram E. Norfleet Jr. of Stony Creek; nine grandchildren, Matt Bailey, Shannon Hein (Steve), Nathan Bailey, Abe Bailey, Leah Keesling (Stuart), Ryan Bailey, Jacob Bailey (Jon), Dale Cornwell (Amber), Adam Cornwell (Tonya); three step grandchildren, Mitzy Cromwell, Kelly Cromwell, Benjamin O'Neal; eight great grandchildren, Brianna Bailey, Kingston Hein, Alex Hein, Elliott Keesling, Isaiah Cornwell, Kai Cornwell, Christian Cornwell and Cheyanne Cornwell; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM 6 August 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Wes Rose officiating. Burial will follow in Western Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Saturday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to any favorite charity. The family would like to thank the entire staff, past and present, at East Pavilion for their loving care of our mother. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Doris Norfleet Bailey | |---------|---------------------------------------| | Age | 99 | | Birth | 16 May 1924; Nansemond County | | Death | 31 July 2023; East Pavilion, Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------| | Doris Norfleet Bailey | Decedent | Franklin | | Elle Hugh Bailey | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Abram Edward Norfleet | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Edla Archer Norfleet | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Janet O'Neal | Child | Virginia Beach | | Terry Cornwell | Child | Franklin | | Hugh Bailey | Child | Richmond | | Ronald Bailey | Child | Chesapeake | | Margaret N. Saunders | Sibling | Chester | | Abram E. Norfleet Jr. | Sibling | Stony Creek | | Marianna N. Whitley | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Robert A. Norfleet | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | William F. Norfleet | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Doris was a member of High Street United Methodist Church. 2. She was also a member of the Franklin Senior Citizens Group. 3. The family thanked the entire staff, past and present, at East Pavilion for their loving care of Doris.