Constella Bailey

On November 9, 2013 God called Constella Bailey home.

Constella "Connie" McDowney was born on August 11, 1962 to the late Chester and Catherine McDowney. She graduated from Washington and Lee High School in 1981. Connie married Michael on March 19, 1983.

Connie was a Homemaker and babysitter to all her nieces and nephews. She had two sons, Michael Jr. and Cedric. Her life was simple but full of joy and love. Family was at the fore front of it all. Connie was often driving her parents, aunts, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law around taking them on various errands and doctor's appointments. Whenever asked to do anything, she smiled and said "I got you, and what time you need to be there", no matter how far or near. Connie's greatest joy was taking care of her grandbabies, Demarien and Jasiah.

Both Connie and Mike were very meticulous, everything was always in perfect order with them doing things together, so it was ideal for God to call them together. Hall's Supermarket will never be the same again on a Saturday morning. Whenever you saw one, you knew the other was nearby.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, Michael and Cedric Bailey, her pride and joy; grandkids Demarian and Jasiah; brothers and sisters, Larry McDowney (Faye), King George, VA Kent McDowney, Woodbridge, VA; Lisa (McDowney) Sharpe (Michael), Richmond, VA; Quincy McDowney (Tina), Richmond, VA; Aretha McDowney, King George, VA; Linda Pratt, King George, VA; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Pam (Bailey) Cole (Raymond), Port Royal, VA; Edward Bailey (Brenda), King George, VA; Ernest Bailey, King George, VA; Barnita (Bailey) Byrd (Cliff), King George, VA; Florence Bailey) "Sissy" Ball (Bryan), Dahlgren, VA; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Two very special people, Raymond "Ron" Cole and Patricia "Pat" Jackson.

No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. But take comfort in knowing that Mike and Connie are now resting in the arms of our Lord. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain angels in heaven that watches over us. A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they will forever live on.