Dorothy Elaine Bailey
August 20, 1936 ~ March 8, 2023
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Dorothy Elaine Morris Bailey of Asheville, NC died on March 8, 2023.
She was a native of Asheville born on August 20, 1936 to Clyde D. and Lois Morris. She is preceded in death by her husband of many years, Bill Bailey and her brother, Clyde “Buster” Morris, Jr.
Elaine was a proud mom of four boys; Rick (Marsha), Mike (Toni), Tim and Steve Bailey. She was also the proud grandmother of nine; eight granddaughters and one grandson. She was even prouder of her twelve great-grandchildren; seven boys and five girls. She is survived by her siblings; Pete Morris and Skip Forrester. She was very proud of her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
She was a breast cancer survivor of over 30 years. She loved Carolina basketball, Atlanta Braves baseball and Alan Jackson. She enjoyed collecting anything with dolphins.
Elaine retired from Tandy Corporation.
Family will receive friends on Friday, March 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road with the funeral following at 2:00 pm. A graveside service will follow at Sky View Memorial Park in Swannanoa, North Carolina.
Services
Visitation: March 10, 2023 1:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: March 10, 2023 2:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial:
Sky View Memorial Park
US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC
(828)298-4037
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Rick,
Condolences to you and your family.
JC Crandall/ACR Class of 74
Just wanted to pass on my condolences for the loss of your mom. It’s never easy. Prayers for you all that the Lord will bless you in the coming days. I sure wish I lived closer so I could attend her service. Love you guys!
Pam Watkins, ACR Class of 1974
Rick, so very sorry for this loss. Moms are precious. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Sorry to hear about your Mother. Love & prayers to you, Marsha & family.
Dennis Robinson
Prayers for the days ahead.
Rick, Mike, Marsha and Toni,
We were saddened by the news of ‘mom’s’ passing. Keeping all of you in our prayers as you grieve this loss. She will certainly be missed.
If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Love you all.
So sorry to hear about Elaine. She was such a sweet women. Always enjoyed seeing her at Oteen Baptist and in Parkway Forest. Prayers for all the family. I would love to come to the service but will be out of town.
Karen Brown Pasour
I am deeply sorry for your loss. But Heaven is a much better place these days♥️
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. It is so hard to give up a parent. God bless you all and I pray you all will have comfort knowing that God has gained another angel.
Rick, lot’s of good memories growing up on “the hill” with you and your family. God bless and keep you always.
I’m sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
Take care,
Robbie
Going to miss my beautiful mom
I am sorry to hear about your mom’s passing you all will be in my prayers acr reynolds class of 1982
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of Elaine. She was a wonderful person and always had a kind word for all. She had such a sweet spirit and loved her family. Praying God’s grace and peace will be with you during the days ahead.
Bill and Irene Wolfe
Sending prayers of comfort and strength to all the family
Mary F. Mills