Doris Ellen Bailey

1934 ∼ 2023

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Doris Ellen Bailey

Doris Ellen Bailey, 88, of Port Arthur, passed away on January 19, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Officiating will be Reverend Dennis Whitmire. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at 4:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2023, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.

Born in DeQueen, Arkansas, on March 25, 1934, she was the daughter of Floyd Davis and Pauline (Staggs) Davis. Doris moved to Port Neches in 1942 during World War II, she then later moved to Groves in 1948. She was one of the original “8” Indianettes in 1951-1952. Doris was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by those who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Bradley W. Bailey and Joe H. Bailey, Jr.; grandsons, Brice Bailey, and Zach Bailey; brother, Jimmy Davis; and sisters, Donna Polk and Margaret Foreman.

She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Joe H. Bailey Sr ; Daughter, Cheryl A. French and husband Reggie of Groves; son, Jeffery L. Bailey and wife Chel of Humble; daughter-in-law, Gwendolyn Bailey of Port Arthur; grandchildren, Kasey Bailey, Kinzi Broussard and husband Greg, Taylor Lazarus and husband Don Michael, Randa Sampere and husband Ryan, Justice Guidry, Alex Bailey, and Cheyanne French; great-grandchildren, Damian, Kaleb, Gage ,Cayden, Skylar, Brylie, and Jade ; and brother, Weldon Davis.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kasey Bailey, Justice Guidry, Alex Bailey, Weldon Davis, Bobby Bailey, and Ken Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Davis, Reggie French, Cory Green and David Green.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://act.alz.org/ .

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Christine G Davis January 27, 2023

Randy Davis and family send love and prayers for peace and fond memories to guide you through this time. With love, Randy and Chris Davis

Brian @ Paige Sampere January 24, 2023

Brian @ Paige Sampere lit a candle in memory of Doris Ellen Bailey

Jackie (Jones) Bekka January 22, 2023

We were having a get together at my Uncle Ken and Aunt Patsy's house who were neighbors to Doris. My sister, Jan and I went over to get Doris to come have some fun. Doris said she had too much to do. We asked what needed to be done and she said she was going to clean out the refrigerator; so, Jan and I started throwing everything out. Doris was laughing so hard and her laugh was the best! She decided it was best to just come with us. Loved her so much!

Ken Jones January 22, 2023

I was raised right next door to the Joe and Doris Bailey Family until I left home at age 18. I was so close to them that I called them Uncle Joe and Aunt Doris. I was the same age as Joe Jr. and we did everything together all those years. Aunt Doris, my Mother Patsy Cox Jones, my Aunt Shirley, and friend Thomasine Oliver were all part of the Original Indianettes @ PNG High School back in 1951-1952! Aunt Doris and Uncle Joe to me were just another part of my family to me. I pray that God gives this family the strength and comfort at this time of need! I will miss Aunt Doris, but I know she is now in a place of no more suffering or pain and can rejoin with her Heavenly Family once again.

Sandra English January 22, 2023

Sending my deepest sympathies & condolences to the Bailey family… my heart goes out to the entire family…I first met Doris Bailey way back in the 60’s as she & my mother became friends through my brother Chuck & Joe’s Jr. League Football team “The Browns” that’s when got to know the Bailey Family. Through all the years I have always loved this family ….Doris was one of the most Sweetest & Kindest lady’s that I ever had the pleasure to meet. Praying that God gives this family comfort & peace during this difficult time. My Thoughts & Prayers to all Sincerely …Sandra Jones English , I love you Cheryl :hearts:

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Doris Ellen Bailey

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