Carla Bailey Obituary

On Monday, June 30, 2025, the Lord called Carla Elaine Bailey, our beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and cousin home.
Carla Elaine Bailey was born on October 6, 1971, to Percy Bailey Jr. and Gladys L. Bailey. Carla was a humble servant of the Lord and a member of New Jones Grove Baptist Church in Windsor, VA. She was a dedicated usher and worked in the Finance room. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1990. She participated in many extracurricular activities, most notably running track. She worked in the administrative offices of Gwaltney Packing while attending High School. She went on to work for Bank of America and then General Nutrition Center (GNC), where she was a District Manager and remained there for 34 years. She went on to work as a Sales Supervisor for Bob's Furniture Store in 2024 and remained there until her passing. She fully enjoyed working with Bob's and quickly became a beloved and dedicated employee. Carla always believed in working hard.
Carla loved music, cooking, entertaining and decorating, beautifying her yard and loved serving and providing help and assistance to others. She loved the Lord. Carla often went out of her way to help others. She loved helping the elderly. She loved spending time with her family. Anytime we would leave each other after gathering, Carla would ensure she gave each of us a hug and say, "I love you." She would also do things around the house for herself and others. She always told people she learned from watching her daddy. She was a kind, loving, outgoing, and good person.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Percy Bailey Jr. and Gladys L. Bailey; one son, Cedrick Bailey; two sisters, Shannon Bailey and Tracey Bailey; one brother, Anthony Bailey; one nephew, Phillip Bailey; three god brothers, Charles "Junie" Burden, Andre Burden, and Gregory "Gary" Burden; two god sisters, Wanda Burden-Barnes and Stacey Burden; one god niece, LaShanda Burden-Law; one god daughter Lamiya Law and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing:
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Metropolitan Funeral Service
5605 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA
Celebration of Life:
COME IN PERSON OR WATCH ONLINE
Thursday, July 10, 2025
12 Noon
Metropolitan Funeral Service
5605 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA
Laid to Rest:
New Jones Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
15090 Woodland Drive
Windsor, VA