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1944 - 2021
 Mildred Fay Jenkins Bailey, 77, of Ashland, KY, formerly of Huntington, died on November 7, 2021. Death claimed her body, but not her spirit. Mom, Nana, Millie, Mil, or Mildred, however you knew her, she was a straight shooter. She played many roles in her life: daughter, sister, friend, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born to the late Melva Winson and Sarah Frances Qualls Jenkins on January 5, 1944. She was the ninth of 11 children. She graduated from Milton High School in 1961. She attended Marshall University, studying math. Mille came to Christ as a young girl and never looked back knowing that would be the relationship that would sustain her throughout her life. She attended Gospel Light Baptist Church in Cannonsburg, after her move to Ky. She loved visiting nursing homes and providing residents a listening ear and someone to love and support them. Preceding her in death were one son, Gary “Buddy” Chapman II, a great grandson Amari Gibbs, two brothers: Ervie Winson and Erskin Fremont, and one sister Shirley Frances Baldwin. She is survived by her husband James Day of Ashland; her daughters and a special son in law: Stephanie and Jeff Dorsey of Barboursville, and Stacy Thomas of Proctorville; two sons and a daughter in law: Stephen Chapman of Akron, OH and Jeremy and Kay Chapman of Cross Lanes; two stepdaughters: Cynthia Dehart and Jami Cyrus and their families; seven grandchildren: Aaron (Jillian) Thomas, Corey (Karlie) Dorsey, Stephanie K Dorsey, Samantha Thomas, Alex Chapman, Jenna Dorsey, and Gracie Chapman; four great grandchildren, and one expected in January: Sophia, Mason, and Ellie Thomas, and Adalynn Dorsey; five brothers and their wives: Worthy, Ernest (Jackie), Don (Paula), Herman (Karen), and Hershel (Delilah) and two sisters: Dorothy Lester, and Christine Cooper and two sisters in law: Inez Jenkins and Peg Jenkins, and multiple generations of nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Chelcie Gibson. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV, 25709. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Brenda Cory
Thursday November 11, 2021 at
6:59 AM
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So very sorry to hear about Mil. I have such fond memories of her and your family when you were our neighbors. She was a special lady. Prayers for comfort and peace. Love, Brenda and Skip.
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AnnaCatherine "Cookie" Harding
c.harding61@yahoo.com
Wednesday November 10, 2021 at
6:04 PM
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Stephanie and Staci, I am so sorry that I was not there. I didn't find out until it was too late. Mama was my girl!!! I loved her, I was planning on bringing more peanut butter cookies when I came back. Millie will forever hold a place in my heart, as will you both. I'll miss our talks.
AnnaCatherine "Cookie"
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Teresa Jenkins
Wednesday November 10, 2021 at
1:18 PM
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Sorry for your loss.
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Cindy Collins Lewis
Wednesday November 10, 2021 at
12:23 PM
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So Sorry for your loss. She was such a classy lady. I always admired her courage and strength. She gave me my first job watching the kids after school. We square danced together and went white water rafting together. Millie, thanks for all the wonderful memories. May the Lord comfort you all. Cindy Collins Lewis
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Michelle Gallaher
Tuesday November 9, 2021 at
5:16 PM
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Stephanie, Stacy, Stephen, and Jeremy please know I’m thinking of you all. I have nothing but the best memories of growing up with you. Your mom was like a second mom to me and my sisters. To say I was saddened when mom told me would be an understatement. My deepest condolences, peace, and love to all of you.
Michelle Gallaher
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Shirley k Wolfe
skj1044@cox.net
Monday November 8, 2021 at
5:23 PM
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So sorry to hear of Mildred's passing. We grew up together on Barkers Ridge, WV. Will keep family in our prayers.
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