Patricia Ann "Pearl" Melvin Bailey

Funeral service for Patricia Bailey age 63 of 1207 Toisnot Ave, Wilson who died Saturday, Dec. 3 at her residence will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Contending for the Faith Church Ministries 1006 Academy St, Wilson. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Her memories are forever cherished by her fiance', James Allen of Wilson, NC; her daughter, Palace Melvin of the home; her son,Richard Melvin of Wilson, NC;four sisters, Mary Melvin andBarbara Jean Eatmon of Wilson, NC, Annie Ruth Melvin of Maryland and Jackie Lucas of Baltimore, MD; seven brothers, Anthony Melvin, Jerome Melvin and Scottie Lucas of Wilson, NC, Tony Melvin of Goldsboro, NC, Ronnie Melvin of Newark, NJ, Earl Lucas of New York and Gary Lucas of Georgia; five grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held Saturday from 3 pm to 8:30 pm at Carrons Funeral Home with the family receiving friends there from 7 pm to 8 pm. They will receive friends at other times at the residence and will assemble there one hour prior to service in preparation for the funeral procession.