Barbara Bailey

Barbara Byrd Bailey of Lexington sadly passed away peacefully with family and friends surrounding her at Hinkle Hospice House on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the age of 85.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance.

In addition to her parents, Isaac & Ella Whitaker Byrd, she was preceded in death by her half-brother, Harlton Whitaker, and sister, Doris Byrd Sharpe (Jim).

The family will receive family and friends Monday August 11th 2025 at Tyro Methodist Church from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm. with Pastor Randy Foster officiating. Burial will follow to Bethel Cemetery.

She is survived by her loving husband, Albert June Bailey of 67 years, daughter Kimberly Morgan (Dean), son Terry Bailey (Paula), a brother James “Jimmy” Byrd (Gayle) all of Lexington; two grandchildren, Brett Bailey (Susan) Knightdale, North Carolina, Megan Tolbert (William) Decatur, Georgia, and two great-grandchildren, Madison Bailey and Claire Tolbert.

Barbara retired from National Wholesale after 31 years of service and was a devoted member of Tyro Methodist Church which she loved dearly and was a cornerstone of her life.

Mom loved working with her flowers, listening to big band music especially Glen Miller or any of the oldies, watching “I Love Lucy” keeping up with world events on CNN and spending time with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook, loved to sew and read, and enjoyed being a part of the Women of Hope and Food in Time of Crisis ministries at Tyro Methodist Church. She was a “social butterfly” and was loved by all friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family.

The family would like to thank Jeanette Heffron for taking care of Barbara for a short time at home. We would also like to thank Asia, Karen, Cindy, Kate, Corrine, Nicole, Suzanne, and all staff at Amedisys Hospice Care of Burlington, Brookdale Senior Living of Lexington and, a big thank you to Hospice House of

Davidson County, We will be forever grateful for all your love, kindness and compassionate care of our mother.