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Bettie Holding Smith Bailey

05/22/1944 - 05/12/2023

Obituary For Bettie Holding Smith Bailey

Ms. Bettie Holding Smith Bailey, was born on Monday, May 22, 1944, and departed this life on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Granville Hospital in Oxford, NC. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Sanford Lewis Holding and Mrs. Jessie Pearl Mangum Holding of Granville County.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Rock Spring Baptist Church, Creedmoor, NC; family and friend visitation service from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm., funeral service at 12:00 pm. Burial will be held at New Light Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.


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Linda Rogers sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Bettie Holding Smith Bailey - May 19, 2023

To Monique and Family!

May the Peace of God be with you and the Family. Love Linda j Hampton Va

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Karen Long sent Sweet Moments for Bettie Holding Smith Bailey - May 18, 2023

Wishing your family comfort and strength for the days and weeks ahead.

Sincerely,

Karen Long James Long Catherine Mangum Emmett Mangum Jr.

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In recognition of one of the world's most beautiful people. Ms. Bettie is loved, cherished and forever remembered. Prayers of strength and comfort to all of her loved ones. Dallas & Gretchen

Splendid Memories Bouquet was sent for Bettie Holding Smith Bailey - May 17, 2023

Karen L Holding sent The Peace Lily for Bettie Holding Smith Bailey - May 17, 2023

To my dearest Aunt Bettie,

You will be forever missed. May you rest in peace.

Love, Karen Holding Jordan

Mrs. Bettie was a wonderful and encouraging spirit. My condolences to the family, she will be sorely missed.

With heartfelt sympathy and much love. Betty will always be in my heart❣️

Sending our love and deepest sympathy during this time of bereavement. Aunt Bettie was a beautiful person inside and out. She always had an encouraging word for all who knew her. She was the glue to the Holding family. We love you Aunt Bettie!

Sending our love and deepest sympathy during this time of bereavement. Aunt Bettie was a beautiful person inside and out. She always had an encouraging word for all who knew her. She was the glue to the Holding family. We love you Aunt Bettie!

Our deepest sympathy to the Family. Heaven has gained another beautiful flower. Ain't Betty will be missed in so many was . That beautiful smile that she always brought with her wherever she went. Rest well Aunt Betty. I will see you on the other side. We will take care of your beloved Parker. Love Elder Ursula and Elder George Jones. (Your Philadelphia babies) as you called us 🩵🩵🩵🕊️🕊️🕊️

Rest in peace Aunt Bettie, I will truly miss you. You will always be part of me. I cannot thank you enough for all the things you've done for me and for you being a part of my life. I'll do what I can to keep your inspirational light burning bright. Charles E. Holding

I was fortunate enough to work with Miss Betty at Central Regional Hospital. I immediately noticed her kindness and consideration to all the people we worked with. She was so optimistic and could make just about anyone laugh. It was not always an easy place to work but she seemed to take each day in stride and could brighten the room with her smile. My heart hurts to hear of Miss Betty's passing. My she rest in perfect peace and my her friends and family find comfort in remembering her for the wonderful women she was. Susan Carmichael Richard

My condolences to the entire family of Bettie Holding Smith Bailey. Pamela Mangum Tabron

Comfort to Betty's family.Her presence on earth will truly be missed. SIP

My Deepest sympathy for the family of Ms. Betty,her beautiful smile and humbling spirit will be truly missed. I Love you Ms. Betty.

Karen Holding Jordan

Rest peacefully Betty, you were always a kind and sweet person, you will be missed.... Trishann Bailey

Anna Miles

Rest in peace, Aunt Bettie.

My Codolences to the family of Deacon Bettie Bailey, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. I was saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend, coworker and mentor. Mrs. Bettie, as we affectionately called her, was the work mother to hundreds of employees at John Umstead Hospital and Central Regional Hospital. There was never a dull moment when in her presence. She was the epitome of a Virtuous Woman. May her legacy and love live on through here family & friends. Thank you family for sharing your mother with us. Deacon Richard & Marylin Keith

Wisdom Equals Understanding

There are a lot of wonderful things on this earth that God has given me to enjoy. I live in a beautiful world full of glorious trees, breath-taking mountains, immense oceans, fabulous sunsets, and on and on. Nature is splendid. Bright, sunny mornings with the birds singing and the dew sparkling on the grass are truly a gift of God. It is when I look at the world through the eyes of God that I come to appreciate just how special it is. Real wisdom is the knowledge of God and all His handiworks. I have been given life so that I may enjoy it. It is a gift from God. When I pursue God, and a deeper knowledge of His will, I am seeking a deeper understanding of all creation. There is nothing greater that I can desire than to see this world of ours through the eyes of the creator. In God's creation I can catch glimpses of God Himself. In prayer I need to remember to ask God to help me become wise as He is wise, and in so doing I will see beauty like I never knew it existed before, and I will appreciate life in a new and full way.

~ John 3:16 With Love always Mom.... Missing You and looking forward to seeing you soon. Son Hudie Smith III

The entire family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rev. Paul L. Anderson

Gloria Moore

The light of God's love shone brightly in Miss Bettie's life. To the family, though your heart must hold a deep sadness right now, may it also hold the blessings of the love that will always be a part of you. Praying that God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace. Annette Parker Madden and family, Durham, NC

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Deacon Bettie Holding Smith Bailey. May the Family find comfort in knowing the Pastor Rev Cicero Williams, Jr First Lady Deborah Williams, the Deacons and Officers and the entire Church Family join together in expressing deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one and share in your bereavement. New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Rev. Dr. Cicero Williams, Jr.

Elois & Curtis Cannady

Deepest sympathy from the officers and members of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church

Praying for you and your family for peace and comfort during this time.

Pastor Rev. Norman Cooper.

MS. Bettie; You have always been a beacon of living a good life for the years we have known you and the family. You will truly be missed but you have done an incredible job and left a great legacy. May God grant your family the strength to get through and thanks again, for being "you". Dallas and Gretchen Dalby Elmont, NY

My condolences and prayers are with all the family. I had know her since before I started school she was always the same. She truly truly will be missed.

I am sorry to hear of Deacon Bailey's passing. She will be missed.

Deacon & Mrs Michael McKnight.

Condolences and prayers to the Bette Holding Smith Bailey family. John McCoy Rogers San Antonio, TX

Condolences and prayers to the Bette Holding Smith Bailey family.

Minister Shonda Jones Johnson and Donald Johnson

Abraham Jones

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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