Mrs. Velva "Louise" Lance Bailey, age 92, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Wooddale Health Care Center. She was born August 10, 1928 in Dalton, GA a daughter of the late Joe and Minnie Ree Gowan Lance. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Edward Burnett and Icum B. Bailey, stepson Reverend Kenneth Bailey, her brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Church of God of the Union Assembly.

She is survived by her stepsons, John C. and Terry Burnett of Kokomo, IN, Harold Bailey, Ronnie and Jane Bailey, Estle and Anna Bailey of Dalton, GA; nieces and nephews, Johnny and Judy Crider of Dalton, GA, Jerry and Susie Crider, Deborah and Larry Hamilton of Calhoun, GA, Joe and Lisa Crider, Winston and Caralene Crider, Linda Whitley of Alabama,  Tracy Wilson of Tennessee; grandchildren, Richard A. Burnett, Debra L. and Todd Everling, Lisa and Jay Hughes of Kokomo, IN; great grandchildren, Kyle Hughes, Brooke Hughes, Amber Everling, Samantha Everling.

Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Velva "Louise" Lance Bailey will be held Monday December 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with with Reverend Denny Smith and Reverend Lonnie Starnes officiating. Interment will be Tuesday December 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the West Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Due to the National health crisis and the Covid-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements will be announced by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002
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