Gearldine "Jerry" Nancy Bailey, age 88, of Forest City

Gearldine "Jerry" Nancy Bailey, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Jerry was born September 24, 1936, in Rutherford County, to the late Fred Nix and Nora Mills Nix. She was a graduate of Tri-High School and Isothermal Community College. Jerry worked at Skyland Textiles for 26 years and later worked as a beautician at B. Lovely Hair Salon for nearly 20 years. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Rocky Turner.

Those left to treasure the memories of her life include her son, Marshall Turner (Peggy), Sandy Mush; sister, Jean Morrow, of Danieltown; granddaughters, Keisha Swink (Anthony), and Joy Turner; great-grandchildren, Austin Turner (Megan), Preston James (Lauren), Grace Turner, Katie Turner, Brock Duncan, and Sarah Duncan; and great-great-grandchildren, Brody Turner, Braxton Swink, and Turner James.

The funeral was held August 19 at Harrelson Funeral Home with Rev. Preston James officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.