Frankie Bailey, 82 of the Stecoah community in Robbinsville, N.C., had a change of address on Monday, July 26, 2021. She no longer resides at 237 Dry Creek Road, but is now residing in her new mansion on the Streets of Gold by the banks of the River Jordan.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Roy Bailey; parents, Cleborn and Myrtle Postell Farr; brothers, Guy Farr and Harold Campbell; and sister, Betty-Jean Frazier.
Frankie is survived by her children, Kim Newman (Kurtis) of Almond, N.C. and Bill Bailey (Melinda) of Robbinsville, N.C.; her loving and devoted sister, Mary Jo Reader, who was her caregiver for many years; her grandchildren, Josh and John Bailey, Karla Currie, Katie Gomez, Kyle and Chris Norcross, Terry Smith, Brooke Bailey, Randy Curie, Josh Gomez, Christy Norcross, and Hannah Norcross; and her great-grandchildren, Kiley, Lyla, Tucker, Faith, Lilly, Lela, and Wesley Roy.
Frankie’s house was always open for anyone who needed a hot meal, a shoulder or a place to rest. She offered all who entered a loving home and a place of understanding when needed. She was truly a mother to anyone who needed it.
A member of the Stecoah Baptist Church, Frankie became a child of God in 1955 at Bear Creek Baptist Church, as preacher Hoyle Bridges was providing the message. Frankie followed the Lord and his teachings since that time, and influenced her family and those around her greatly through her life due to her strong faith.
For her grandchildren, she was more than a grandmother: she was a Mamaw. As a Mamaw, she cared and loved each of them unconditionally.
She loved to garden and cook, and was known in the community for her chocolate gravy and biscuits. A morning at Frankie’s was not complete without it.
A homemaker for many years, she supported her family and her husband especially, making sure that they always had what they needed before thinking of herself, and ensuring that they were always taken care of. Never one to back away from a moment of laughter or fun, she enjoyed visits with family and friends, and created lasting memories for everyone who met her.
Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Stecoah Baptist Church. The Revs. Daniel Stewart and Mike Teem officiated. Burial followed at Jenkins Cemtery. The family received friends from 11 a.m. – Saturday at the church, prior to the service.
Townson-Smith Funeral Home was honored to serve the Bailey family.
An online register is available at townson-smithfuneralhome.com.