Margaret West Bailey

Highlands, NC - Margaret West Bailey, 98, of Highlands, NC passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell Wellington and Alretta Sneft West. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William J. Bailey, Jr.

Mrs. Bailey was a graduate of Maury High School, Norfolk, VA and attended the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary. She was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church and a member of Highlands Garden Club.

She is survived by a niece, Joice Ira of Jacksonville, FL and a nephew, C. Edgar Hill, Jr., of Jackson, MS and their families. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister Virginia West Cornick who died in June of 2012.

A memorial service and burial will be held at a later date at the family plot on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers that have attended to her in recent years.

Memorial donations may be made to Highlands United Methodist Church, 315 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741 or Cashiers Highlands Humane Society, PO Box 638, Cashiers, NC 28717.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.