Dateline: Williamston, NC

Shirley Bennett Bailey, 93 of J and M Drive, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Vintage Inn.

Mrs. Bailey was born on April 27, 1927 in Martin County to the late Vance Bennett and Inez Griffin Bennett. She was a homemaker and a member of Robersonville Baptist Church. Mrs. Shirley loved to cook and dance and was a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Bailey and brother, Jack Bennett.

Survivors include her daughters, Janice Wynne and Joan Taylor or Williamston; sons, Wayne Bailey of Robersonville and Alton Bailey of Greenville; grandchildren, five; great grandchildren, three.

A private graveside service will be held at the Robersonville Cemetery with Rev. David Bryan officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bear Grass Fire and Rescue, 6500 Bear Grass Rd. Williamston, NC 27892.

Online condolences may be directed to www.walkerfh.net

Walker Funeral Home of Williamston is serving the Bailey family.