Jeannetta Bailey West
October 18, 1932 ~ September 8, 2008
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Asheville, NC
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Asheville ~ Jeannetta Bailey West, of School Road in Oakley, died on Monday, September 8, 2008 in a local hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. West was the daughter of the late Will and Leona Hall Bailey and was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin West in 2005 and several sisters and brothers.
Mrs. West retired as a cafeteria cook at Reynolds Middle School.
She is survived by three daughters, Pamela Luu and husband Do Van of Charlotte, Debbie Whitaker of Asheville and Melissa McCulloch and husband Brian of Black Mountain; five grandchildren, Lamar Whitaker, Shawn and Shay Luu, Kevin Behm and Breanna McCulloch; a sister, Lois Jones and husband Ray of Pace, Florida and a Brother, Will Bailey, Jr. and wife Bea of Asheville.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. on Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Davis officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
The family would like to thank all those family mem-bers and friends who visited, sent cards and prayed for Jeannetta, throughout her later years.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING MOM !! YOUR 1ST THANKSGIVING IN HEAVEN WITH DADDY, WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU TERRIBLY, THIS TIME OF YEAR BRINGS GOOD MEMORIES OF ALL OF US GATHERING AT MOM AND DADS FOR THE HOLIDAYS… YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AS ALWAYS THIS THANKSGIVING LOVE YOU BOTH……. MISSY
Lamar & Deb – I love you both! Nana was such a kind, thoughtful and compassionate lady and will be greaty missed. I’ll always remember with fondness the heart to heart talks that I had with her on the back porch.
Debbie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was such a special person to our family. She will be missed very much. Keep the memories of her close to your heart and know that we will see her again one day. We are sorry we can’t be there to comfort you but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY YOUR FAITH COMFORT ALL, IN HEARTFELT SYMPATHY.
Debbie & Lamar and all,
We are so sorry to hear about your precious Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We remember all the times that we were with you all and her being there, she was always so much fun and loved to laugh. Her picture here shows how mischevious she was, We Love you all and will have you in our prayers.
Love Bob and Carolyn Hill
Debbie and Lamar-
I’m was saddened to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother. I’m so glad you got to have a fun ‘getaway’ one more time. I know she had a wonderful time, and what a great memory to have! If you need anything at all please dont hesitate to ask! Love yall.
Debbie- So sorry to hear of the unexpected passing of your mother. If there is anything I can help with please dont hesitate to ask.
Love Beth
Debbie and family- You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God give you peace through the days ahead. – The Girls Of Grace
Sorry for the loss, mother (Lois)just called me to tell me that your mom passed away. I am sorry I can’t get up there for the service. Love ,Chris
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you know and feel the comfort and peace God can bring to you at this time. Scot, Jenny, Garrett, Spencer, and Meredith
Debbie,
I’m so sorry about you Mom. May God be with you and Lamar. Keep in touch and you are in my prayers
Mom is happy now, shes with our dad in heaven, its hard to be sad when you know what she has longed for the past few years and here lately. Mom I was there at the end again, just like with dad, I was there. you were the glue to this family and will be missed, I know you were hurting the last week of life, we had our secret talks just you and me.. I will miss our calls to one another, our shhh now I didnt say that haha Mom I love you, no more worrying, no more hurting, celebrate and be free with daddy .. Missy
PS I’ll meet you at the gate
DEBBIE AND LAMAR,I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I AM SORRY I COULDNT BE THERE, BUT I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. I REMEMBER HER AS THE BEST AUNT ANYONE COULD ASK FOR. SHE TREATED ME JUST LIKE I WAS HER DAUGHTER, I DIDN’T GET ANY SPECIAL ATTENTION.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER LAUGH AND THE WAY SHE WAS, ALWAYS SO HAPPY, AND FUN TO BE AROUND. SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON AND I LOVED HER VERY MUCH. SHE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW SHE IS WITH CALVIN NOW AND THEY ARE HAPPY. I LOVE YOU, GOD BLESS. YOUR COUSIN, KAY
I miss you Nana. Tell Papaul I said hey.
Love you.
MOM,it breaks my heart you are gone.Sometimes I just want to talk to you,to touch you, to hug you. I miss you so much. I long for your arms to hold me. YOU are MY best FRIEND and I miss you so much. You’re in my thoughts always.To let you know, B.J. did fine while he was here,(I called him ‘The B’ )He was the KING.I spent alot of time with him and I know Chewy understood. I’ll tell Dad all about B.J. and I’m sure he’ll share with you. I love you MOM!!!
MOMMA! I would never forget to Wish u a Happy Mothers Day!! your missed all the time, Kevin Graduates this year and hes doing good.. I wish you could have been here to see it but I know you and Daddy are watching from above.. Bre has growed, shes got such Talent.. A artist a Cheerleader and just such a Joy to us.. I miss you! I miss our talks, our smokes, our coffee, our hugs and just hanging out.. Love You Mom Tell Daddy I love him sooo Much.. Please keep watching over us..
MOM,I wanted to send you a Happy wish for Mother’s Day 2010. You are in my thougths each day as I remember wonderful memories of days gone by.My love to you!