Martha Jean Bailey

February 9, 1944 - August 1, 2011
Martha Jean Bailey

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Martha Jean Bailey

Martha Jean Bailey of Wilmington, NC, died August 1, 2011, at her residence.

She was born in Exeter, NH, on February 9, 1944, the daughter of the late John William and Evangeline (Smith) Haggett and was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brittany Ann Bailey.

She was a communicate of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was active in the life of the church having served on various committees including the church council. A member of the Eastern North Carolina Via de Cristo Community, she served as Rector for Mixed Number 73 in November 2010. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #129, Carolina Beach. Martha loved the beach, sewing, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving besides her husband, James “Jim” Bailey are: two sons, David L. Bailey and wife Lisa of East Alstead, NH, and Mark A. Bailey and wife Bunny of Orange, MA, a daughter, Heather M. Stamm and husband Ty of Wilmington, NC, a brother, Rodney F. Haggett and wife Marilu of North Port, FL, three grandchildren, Kyle Bailey, Dylan Stamm, and Wyatt Stamm.

A memorial service will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, August 6, 2011, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wilmington, NC, by the Rev. John Misenheimer and Rev. Mark Opgrand.

The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall immediately following the service.

A service of Village Road Funeral and Cremation Service, Leland, NC.


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  • August 03, 2011
    Andrea Knechtel Gale says:
    I am sending a HUGE hug to you all. My deepest sympathies to you all, as well. She is taking care of Brittany and pinning up Oliver's ears and Just hangin' with her Mom and Dad....Probably hovering over Lake Champlain...And, riding that beautiful horse into the sunset... Tears are a flowing..... I am remembering her laughter...and - Rhode Island and all that she had done for me - Thank you Mrs. Bailey...Loved her dearly......And, she will always have a place in my heart. xoxoxoxoxo RIP my friend Andrea

  • August 04, 2011
    Karen Turner says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was such a lovely lady. Karen Turner and Tom Murchie

  • August 04, 2011
    Deborah Conard says:
    Heather, Ty, & Boys: Jim and family: I am so sorry for all of you. Ms. Martha was such a great person and awesome grandma. She was so fun to be around, I remember her at the soccer games. I can't imagine the hole in your hearts. Thinking of you...

  • August 03, 2011
    Karen Gundling says:
    I feel so blessed to have met Martha while working at Wells Fargo. She always had a smile on her face...even though some days were not always happy ones in the office. She was a very sweet lady who touched many people. I am so sorry for your loss.

  • August 03, 2011
    Vickie Etheridge says:
    This is hard to believe. Martha was a very vibrant woman.I worked with her at Wells/Wachovia on the same team.My prayers go out to her husband and children.