Obituary of Azelee Lavene Bailey

Azelee Lavene Bailey, 71, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Saturday November 2, 2024. A native of Georgia and longtime resident of Bryson City, NC she was the daughter of the late Odis and Azelee O’Berry. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruthell Johnston; one great grandchild, Benjamin Edenfield. She is survived by her husband of 43 years Gene Bailey; Children, Penny Fussell and husband Howard, and Donald Thigpen and wife Lora; grandchildren, Rena Cantrell and husband Jesse, Kala Mann and husband Doug, Daniel Fussell and wife Elizabeth; great grandchildren, Gabriel Fussell, Ethan Cantrell, Adelyn Cantrell; siblings, Latrell White, Odis O’Berry, Roger O’Berry. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.