Doris Norfleet Bailey May 16, 1924 - July 31, 2023 DORIS' OBITUARY 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 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 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/timesdispatch/name/doris-bailey-obituary?id 52614618 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Doris Norfleet Bailey, who passed away on 31 July 2023 at the age of 99, was born on 16 May 1924 in Nansemond County. She was the daughter of Abram Edward Norfleet and Edla Archer Norfleet and was survived by her four children, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Doris Norfleet Bailey was held on 6 August 2023, with burial following at Western Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends on 5 August 2023 at Wright Funeral Home. ## The Edited 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’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 on 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 on 5 August 2023 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 years | | Birth | 16 May 1924; Nansemond County | | Death | 31 July 2023; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------| | Doris Norfleet Bailey | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Elle Hugh Bailey | Spouse | -- | | Abram Edward Norfleet | Parent | -- | | Edla Archer Norfleet | Parent | -- | | Janet O'Neal | Child | Virginia Beach, VA | | Terry Cornwell | Child | Franklin, VA | | Hugh Bailey | Child | Richmond, VA | | Ronald Bailey | Child | Chesapeake, VA | | Matt Bailey | Grandchild | -- | | Shannon Hein | Grandchild | -- | | Nathan Bailey | Grandchild | -- | | Abe Bailey | Grandchild | -- | | Leah Keesling | Grandchild | -- | | Ryan Bailey | Grandchild | -- | | Jacob Bailey | Grandchild | -- | | Dale Cornwell | Grandchild | -- | | Adam Cornwell | Grandchild | -- | | Mitzy Cromwell | Step-Grandchild | -- | | Kelly Cromwell | Step-Grandchild | -- | | Benjamin O'Neal | Step-Grandchild | -- | | Brianna Bailey | Great-Grandchild | -- | | Kingston Hein | Great-Grandchild | -- | | Alex Hein | Great-Grandchild | -- | | Elliott Keesling | Great-Grandchild | -- | | Isaiah Cornwell | Great-Grandchild | -- | | Kai Cornwell | Great-Grandchild | -- | | Christian Cornwell | Great-Grandchild | -- | | Cheyanne Cornwell | Great-Grandchild | -- | | Marianna N. Whitley | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Robert A. Norfleet | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | William F. Norfleet | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Margaret N. Saunders | Sibling | Chester, VA | | Abram E. Norfleet, Jr. | Sibling | Stony Creek, VA | | -- | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | -- | Predeceased Child | -- | | -- | Predeceased Child | -- | | -- | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | -- | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | -- | Predeceased Parent | -- | | -- | Predeceased Parent | -- | | -- | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | -- | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Doris Norfleet Bailey was a lifelong resident of Nansemond County. 2. She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church. 3. Doris was also involved with the Franklin Senior Citizens Group. 4. The family expressed gratitude to the staff at East Pavilion for their loving care of Doris.