Sylvia "Smokey" Anderson Thomas Bailey, 83, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 7, 2015, following a short bout with cancer.
Smokey was a member of the Dunbar Mountain Mission for many years. She was a faithful member of the Ladies Bible Study and church choir.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Robert and Martha Anderson of Chandler Drive, first husband, Rev. Carroll Thomas; and sister, Eva Stalnaker.
Smokey leaves her husband, Jerry Bailey, and sons, Steve (Debbie) and Jeff Thomas, to cherish her memory. Other survivors include her sister, Frances Dickson; three stepchildren, Brian Bailey, Brett Bailey, and Jeri Jo Alley; three grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy and Justin Thomas; two great-grandchildren, Kingston and Cannon Thomas; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Cialia, from HospiceCare, for her care and devotion to our mother.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Dunbar Mountain Mission with Pastor Ray Parsons officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations in Sylvia's memory to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.
Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.