Mary Janice Bailey

Mary Janice Bailey, age 69 of Knoxville, passed away March 25, 2014. Member of Salem Baptist Church. She was a loving and special wife, sister, aunt, and cousin. She always tried to help anyone in need. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Frances Hopson; mother and father-in-law, Lynard and Rosa Bailey; brother-in-law, Ira DeBord. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Survived by husband of 48 years, Jackie Bailey; sister, Barbara DeBord; brother, Marshall (Judy) Hopson; sister, Peggy (Richard) Cooper; brother, Jerry (Sandra) Hopson; sister, Betty (Mike) Surber; sister, Glenda Sue Pyatt; sister-in-law, Carolyn Bailey; brothers-in-law, Larry Bailey, Gary Bailey, and Lee Bailey; numerous nieces; nephews; great nieces and nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins; and special friend, Bobbie Carter. The family wishes to thank UT Pulmonary Care, Select Specialty Pulmonary Care and Atlanta of Summit View in Lake City for their outstanding care. Funeral service 8:00 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with Rev. Richard Nicely officiating and music by Linda Nicely. Family and friends will meet 1:30 pm Saturday at the funeral home and proceed to Ft. Sumter Cemetery for 2:00 pm interment. Pallbearers: Blake Hensley, Danny Greene, Ricky DeBord, Randy Hopson, Richie Cooper, Tommy DeBord Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry Hopson and Marshall Hopson. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.