Deborah Lenora Bailey

Deborah L. Bailey Obituary Deborah L. Bailey, 72, went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2025. Deborah was born on December 28, 1952, in Nansemond County to the late Leonard & Amanda Walker. She graduated from John Yeates High School in 1973. She was married to the late Eric Bailey of Smithfield, VA. She worked for Autumn Care in Suffolk, VA. And Robin Little Supermarket in the deli department in Smithfield, VA. Deborah was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and mother-in-law. She loved going to Walmart, talking on the phone with friends/loved ones, she loved family gatherings, dancing, and laughing, and she was good company to be around. Deborah is preceded in death by her husband Eric Bailey, her parents Leonard & Amanda Walker, her brothers Leonard Walker Jr, Joseph Walker, Paul Walker, one sister Judy Walker, and one sister law Deborah Walker. Above all, she treasured her family. Deborah is survived by her four children, Eric Walker(Sarah), Nicholas Walker(Tenita), Jamie Walker, and Erica Harris(Matthew). She was a proud grandmother of six grandchildren: Nicholas (Trey) Walker, Tyquan Walker(Jalyn), Tenae Walker(Will), Dominique Bailey, Ayva Harris, and Naasir Harris. She has one great-grandson, Kairo Walker. Deborah also leaves to cherish her two brothers, Horace Walker (Janie Walker) & Johnathan Walker, She has five nieces that she adored: Michelle, Geri, Keisha, Shola, and Andrea. She also leaves behind some close friends, each of whom held a special place in her heart. Her legacy will carry on through those that affectionately knew her as mother, grandmother, sister, Mrs. D, Debbie, and Debbie Cakes.

A viewing will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch United Church of Christ at 900 Hull Street, Suffolk, VA 23434. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home Inc.