To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under Heaven. A time to be born and a time to die Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2
Vella Neatherly Dailey, 77 of Clifton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2009 at Greenewood Manor in Xenia, OH after a lengthy illness. Born May 28, 1932 to Willie J. and Vina Robinson, she was a native of Johnson County, TN having graduated from Johnson County High School in 1951. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She had a loving and giving spirit and devoted much of her time visiting friends, family and the sick and shut-in. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church but had recently attended Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Neatherly; brothers, Edsel and Edgar Robinson; sisters, Faye Pleasant and Stella Dillion.
Vella is survived by her husband, Grover Dailey of Clifton; daughters, Donna Chavis and husband John "Woodie" of Columbia, SC, Judy Housewright and husband Kyle of Mt. Carmel; granddaughter, Sarah Chavis; grandsons, Jamie Housewright and wife Jennifer, Brett Housewright and Jared Housewright; great-granddaughter, Aiden Chavis, step-daughter, Linda Kipp and husband Kenneth; step-sons, Roger Dailey and wife Cheryl, John Dailey and Jeff Dailey; 11 step-grandchildren; 18 step great grandchildren; brother, James H. Robinson of Mountain City, TN; several nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2009 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 1115 Hwy 11-W, Church Hill, TN. Friends may also call anytime at the home of a daughter, Judy Housewright.
A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ken Moore, Pastor Bill Crawford and Pastor Bob Simpson officiating. Music will be provided by John Ward Singers and Lisa Mullins.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Liberty Hill Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Alzheimer Association, 207 N. Boone Street, Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604, the American Heart Association, Tennessee, 208 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601 or the church or charity of ones choice.
Carter Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Dailey family.
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Carter Trent Memorials:
From: Jaynie Connell
jrconn@embarqmail.com
Date: 11/19/2009
Donna & Judy,
I just learned of your loss. Please know you all are in my prayers. Your mother was always so kind to me. Find comfort in precious memories.
From: Connie Kindle
ck@dpagency.com
Date: 11/17/2009
Judy - I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a dear, sweet lady. I have many memories of her from years at Oak Grove and buying Avon from me many moons ago. I will keep you and your family in my prayers
Love in Christ,
Connie
From: Misty Smith
mistysmith3@hotmail.com
Date: 11/17/2009
May God be with you Judy and your family in this time of need. We love you!! With deepest sympathy First Bank Crew of Gray
From: Deborah Goodenough
dgoodenough@firstbank.com
Date: 11/16/2009
My sincere sympathies go out to Judy and Kyle, and their family. The loss of your mother and grandmother can only be alleviated by the goodness that she gave the during her life. Knowing Judy, her goodness lives on and will be passed to future generations. May God's love bring you peace.
Deborah and Dennis Goodenough
From: Max Dowell
Boydmax@bellsouth.net
Date: 11/15/2009
Dear Vella
I'm glad for you that you are now with Jesus. Please tell Him hello for me. I"ll look you up soon because I'll soon be in heaven also.
With love
Max
From: Sue Bowman
suepaulb@charter.net
Date: 11/15/2009
To Donna, Judy and famlies, Iwas so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was a very important part of my childhood and life. She was a very special woman.
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