She was born October 4, 1921, in Lancaster, South Carolina, the third child of Rochelle and Reona Courtney Threatt, and a 1939 graduate of Buford High School, Lancaster County.
In September, 1942, Elsie married H. Paul Bailey, also of Lancaster. They moved their family to Pensacola, Florida in 1955 where they formed a successful home building business with Elsie as the office manager for many years.
She is predeceased by her husband of 75 years, H. Paul Bailey, her parents, six of her siblings, and her son-in-law, Lee Walters.
Elsie loved her family dearly and constantly let them know. Left to treasure her memory are her three children: Ron Bailey, wife Peggy, of Lillian, Myra Bailey Walters of Lillian, and Paula Bailey Jackson, husband Don, of Auburn. Nine Grandchildren: Evan Bailey, Daron Bailey, Brandon Walters (Jennifer), Cameron Walters (Mandy), Hayley Walters Clift (Chris), Bailey Bounds, Bradford Bounds (Krystal). Twelve beautiful Great-Grandchildren with one more to welcome in July. Besides her children and grandchildren, she is also survived by her sister, Luna Threatt McManus and her sister-in-law, Betty Bailey Baker, of Lancaster, as well as numerous well-loved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted by Oak Lawn Funeral Home, Pensacola, Florida, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 9:30 AM with visitation at 8:45 AM, burial at 11:00 AM, Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or The Shriners Children’s Hospital.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oaklawnfunerals.com for the Bailey family.
