Elaine Bailey, 78, of Huxley, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her residence.
Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Wimberly Cemetery in
Huxley with Bro. Wes Hall and Bro. Luke Garrett officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening
from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born September 2, 1937 in Shelby County to Robert Elvin and Nancy Bular (Holt)
Wheeler. She worked as a secretary for the ASCS office in Center for many years. She was a
member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Elvin and Bular Wheeler, husband, Henry Bailey,
Brother, Cecil Wheeler, Sister, Imo Jean Jackson, Nephews Joe Jackson and Craig Wood.
She is survived by:
Sister:
Eva Jean Byars of Nacogdoches
Sisters-in-law:
Billie Wheeler of Center
Christine Wood of Balch Springs
Nieces:
Debbie Bell & husband, Bubba of Center
Deidra Cockrell & husband, Bryan of Center
Tina Clifton & husband, Terry of Nacogdoches
Lesha Byars of Nacogdoches
Carolyn Sipes & husband, Danny of Kaufman
Nephews:
David Wheeler of Center
Scott Byars of Garland
Bobby Byars of Austin
Pallbearers:
David Wheeler, James “Bubba” Bell, Bryan Cockrell,
Terry Clifton, Danny Sipes and Scott Byars
In lieu of flowers, family request donations can be made to Wimberly Cemetery or the charity
of your choice.