Miss Willie Irene Bailey, 90, of Latta, S.C., died Sunday, February 27, 2011, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at Latta Southern Methodist Church. Visitation will be 2:00 – 3:00 PM prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Latta, SC. The funeral arrangements are being directed by Kannaday Funeral Home in Latta, SC.

Miss Bailey was born September 13, 1920 in Latta, SC, the daughter of Ellen Elizabeth Jackson and Clarence Bailey. She was a graduate of Peabody College and McLeod School of Nursing. Miss Bailey was a Veteran of World War II serving in the Women’s Air Corps as a First Lieutenant. After active service, she worked with the Veteran’s Administration as a registerd nurse until her retirement. Miss Bailey was a Charter Member of the Latta Southern Methodist Church.

Miss Bailey is survived by nephews: Milton Berry, William Carlisle (Jackie) Berry, Charles Wyman (Beverly) Berry of Latta, SC, and Thomas Clifton (Jean) Berry of Dillon, SC; nieces: Betty B. Bethea (Jimmy), Elizabeth B. Cooke, and Katherine B. (Perry) Anderson all of Latta. She is also survived by 19 great nieces and nephews.

Miss Bailey was predeceased by sisters: Hettie Berry, Ethel Jackson, Inez Grice, Janie Berry, and Ruth Berry. She was also predeceased by nephews Harvey E. Jackson and James Clarence Berry.

Memorials may be made to Latta Southern Methodist Church, 402 East Main St., Latta, SC 29565 or to the charity of your choice.

You may sign the guestbook at www.kannadayfuneralhome.com.