Donna Sue Bailey, beloved wife and mother , died on October 29th at the age of 90 in Huntington WV.

Born December 22, 1935 in Pageton WV to Johnson and Forrest Wilson she grew up in McDowell County and graduated from Gary High School later graduating from McDowell County Vocational School to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Donna married Richard Bailey on April 17 1954, and together they raised 4 children. She spent many years working as a nurse at Steven’s Clinic Hospital and Princeton Community Hospital. She later worked as a nurse in Tennessee and North Carolina.

Outside of work, Donna was known for her love and skill in cooking. She loved to collect recipes and cookbooks.

She was a life long Methodist who enjoyed playing piano for her father Reverend Wilson.

She is survived by her daughters Glenna Bailey, Ann Bailey and Lynne Bailey (Rick Small) all of Huntington and her son John Bailey (Marsha) of Maynardville Tennessee. She is also survived by her grandson Brian Bailey (Amanda) and great grandchildren Chase and Caroline Bailey of Rutledge Tennessee. She is survived by her brother Jessie Wilson (Linda) of Elizabethton, Tennessee. Sisters, Carol Goff (Cary) of Chesterfield, Virginia, and Jenny Christian ( Sam) of Hueytown Alabama.

 She preceded in death by her husband Richard. She is also preceded in death by her parents Johnson and Forrest Wilson and brothers Thomas and John Wilson.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026 at 11 AM at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Bill Crawford officiating. Visitation will be 10-11 AM at the funeral home. Burial services will be held at the funeral home following the service and interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell.

Family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the McDowell County Humane Society.