Emory Bailey

Emory Thomas Bailey was born on June 21, 1935, in Alberta, VA, to the late Mead Adolphus Bailey and Adele Cabiness Bailey. He went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2026.

He graduated from Brunswick County Public Schools and attended Virginia Union University. He gave his life to the Lord at an early age and joined First Missionary Baptist Church when he moved to Maryland more than 20 years ago.

Emory served in the Marines during the Korean War. After serving his country, he met his wife Gloria in New York. He became a New York City police officer and retired after 20 years. He and Gloria relocated to Maryland to be close to their children. He was a member of Fredericktonian Lodge # 12 in Frederick, MD. He enjoyed working on cars, cooking, painting, and singing in the church choir. He loved his wife, his family, and his church family, and his community.

Emory was married to Gloria Z. Bailey for over 50 years. She preceded him in death. They had 3 daughters. One daughter, Dr. Thomasina L. Bailey, preceded him in death. He leaves behind his daughters, Adele Bailey and Anita Bailey-Sinkler; son-in-law, Robert Sinkler; and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.

In addition to his wife and daughter, Emory was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Adolphus M. Bailey and William D. Cabiness; and 3 sisters, Emily Lee Morse, Mattie T. Bailey, and Annie L. Dickerson.