Wednesday, May 14, 2025 9:12 am

Odessa Cole Bailey, age 90 of Bostic, entered her heavenly home Saturday, May 10, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Baxter Cole and Bertha Hooper Cole.

Odessa worked at Scott Vending Company where she retired after many years. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and a was a member of Concord Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Cleophus "Bub" Bailey and her son, Chuck Bailey.

She is survived by her sons, Butch Bailey and wife Robyn of Georgia, Michael Bailey and wife Sherrie of Bostic, grandchildren, Heather Ronzello, Buffy Huffman, BJ Bailey, Ryan Bailey, Rebecca Bailey, Cortney Cooper, Payton Cooper, and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held May 13 at Concord Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Laflin officiating.

Memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, PO Box 70, Bostic, NC 28018.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.