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Bernice Bailey

December 17, 1922 – October 17, 2020
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Memphis Funeral Home

Bernice Bailey, age 97, passed away October 17, 2020. She was born December 17, 1922 in Tipton County, TN to Grace Faulk and John Sanford Massey. She was a former member of National Avenue Baptist Church and a current member of New Church Memphis.

She was one of six children. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Bryan Powell and Lester Bailey; parents; and siblings, Joy Mills, Katherine McCarson, and Joe Massey. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Summerhill (James); grandson, Presley Summerhill; great-grandson, Waylon Summerhill; sister, Martha Weems; and brother, Robert "Sonny Boy" Massey.

The family will receive friends, on Monday, October 26 beginning at 1:00 PM with funeral services to follow at 2:00 PM, all at Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar Chapel. Burial will be in Memphis Memory Gardens.

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FAMILY

James Bryan PowellHusband (deceased)

Lester BaileyHusband (deceased)

Grace Faulk and John Sanford MasseyParents (deceased)

Joy MillsSibling (deceased)

Katherine McCarsonSibling (deceased)

Joe MasseySibling (deceased)

Deborah Summerhill (James)Daughter

Presley SummerhillGrandson

Waylon SummerhillGreat Grandson

Martha WeemsSister

Robert "Sonny Boy" MasseyBrother

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