Obituaries

Helen Thurman Bailey: Obituary

Mrs. Helen Thurman Bailey, age 89, of Blue Ridge passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. She was born on May 22, 1930 to the late Glenn Thurman and Becky German Thurman. She was a member of the First Baptist Church McCaysville/Copperhill. She worked in many local health care facilities as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bailey; and siblings, Jean Thurman Adams, Bobby Thurman, and Billy Thurman.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Kay and Larry Seabolt of Morganton and Jim and Pat Bailey of Dawsonville; sisters, Doris Quillen of Blairsville and Marlene Greene of Tucker; grandchildren, Kayla Seabolt of Senoia, Keelan Seabolt of Atlanta, Matt Bailey of Dallas, and Brad and his wife, Angel Bailey of Dawsonville; and great-grandchildren, Kitt Bailey, Kalla Bailey, and Boone Bailey.

A private service will be held by the family at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Content Admin

Recent Posts

RIDE THE RAILS – TRI STATE MODEL RAILROADERS

There's fun to be had on this 5-mile round-trip ride by Railroad Motor Car traveling…

18 hours ago

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS PARADE OF HOMES

OCTOBER 16, 2026 10:00 AM –5:00 PM 3-DAY EVENT Experience the beauty, craftsmanship, and innovation…

19 hours ago

Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/21 – 9/27/2026

Arrest report with photos provided by the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office.  The Georgia Open Records Act…

6 days ago

Fannin Earns Historic Win Over #8 Christian Heritage

Fannin County Earns Historic 31-28 Win Over No. 8 Christian Heritage   By Team FYN…

6 days ago

THE AUTUMN CRUSH

OCTOBER 3, 2026 12:00 PM –7:00 PM In case you have ever wondered what it…

1 week ago

MONSTERS & MIMOSAS 5K

OCTOBER 3, 2026 8:30 AM –11:00 AM Get ready for a spooky-good time at the…

1 week ago