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
    Lynn Farrow says:
    I am so sorry to hear of Martha's passing. We worked together for several years at Wachovia/Wells Fargo. She always had a smile on her face. Keeping the family in my prayers and thoughts.

  • August 03, 2011
    John and Linda knechtel says:
    John and i have a broken heart and we will always remember our sweet Martha. God is so good to have put the Bailey family in our neighborhood for so many years..oh, the memories! I remember on my 40th b-day how Martha made me a special cake and was walking down toward the house and our dog (Sam) thought that the cake was for him and he jumped up and down came the cake to the ground..Martha knew I was not happy to be turning 40 and she wanted to do something nice. That was our Martha.. Remember the trip to NH to cut down our Christmas trees? Walking through snow up to our knees..we did a lot together and we miss you all and love everyone of you..our sympathy and prayers are with you..Love always, John and Linda

  • August 03, 2011
    Lynne Stamm says:
    Our deepest sympathies and condolences to your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers will be with you all. I was so sorry to hear the news. God bless you all.

  • August 03, 2011
    Will and Jessie Wheeler says:
    Jim and family: Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will never forget the times we spent with you and Martha. They are special memories for us. The laughter and fellowship will always be treasured. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.