Alma Lou Bailes, 99, of Grimms Landing, passed away Sat. Oct. 3, 2015, at Teays Valley Center, following a short illness. She was a lifelong homemaker and longtime member of Oma Chapel Church. Alma was very dedicated to her church and served as treasurer for many years.
Born March 7, 1916, in Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Virgie Wolfe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Stanley S. "Budge" Bailes; two brothers; and three sisters.
Alma is survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of church family. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Helen Bowers, Loraine Rhodes, Kathy Eads, Melvina Tucker, Lisa Mitchell and Sharon Willet for the excellent care they provided over the years.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tues. Oct. 6, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo with Rev. Randy Parsons officiating. Burial will follow at Tucker Cemetery, Grimms Landing.The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, 20072 Charleston Road, Buffalo, WV is in charge of arrangements.