Lillie Carolyn Bagley

Passed 09/17/2015

Obituary For Lillie Carolyn Bagley

Lillie Carolyn McNeil Bagley, 80, of Gastonia, North Carolina entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 17, 2015 peacefully in her home. She was born July 29, 1935 in Laurinburg, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Frank and Roberta Pearson-McNeil.

Lillie graduated from Highland High School in Gastonia, North Carolina “Class of 1953” and attended college at North Carolina A&T and graduated in 1957. In 1957, Lillie relocated to Connecticut to begin her professional career and continue her education. While living in Connecticut, Lillie obtained her Master’s Degree in Education as well as an Education Certificate of Advanced Studies in Leadership from Sacred Heart University. Lillie was a former member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church located in New Haven, Connecticut where she was a member of the choir. Being an individual who enjoyed volunteering and being involved in the community, Lillie became a member of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc.- New Haven City Chapter and was initiated into the Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in 1989. Lillie was an educator for forty-one years and retired from the New Haven Public School System in 2005. After retirement Lillie relocated to Gastonia, North Carolina and became a member of Friendship Christian Church in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Lillie was preceded in death by her daughter, Sabrina Bagley-Reaves; a sister, Annie Ruth Lindsay, and her brother, Lee Artis McNeil.

She leaves to cherish precious memories her devoted husband of fifty-eight years, John “Bill” Bagley, Sr. of the home; children, John A. Bagley Jr. (Gail) of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, Michael K. Bagley, Sr. (Karen) of Hamden, Connecticut, Sterling B. Bagley (Yvonne) of North Branford, Connecticut and Dale A. Williams (Beverly) of Gastonia, North Carolina; eleven grandchildren, Janelle Haines, Lamarr Green, Quentine Green, Dr. Lamarr Bagley, Shaniqua Bagley, Michael Bagley, Jr., Terrence Bagley, Gabriel Bagley, Quan Williams, Clarice Rankins and Seckoya Williams Wade; eleven great grandchildren. She is also survived by four sisters, Maxine Johnson of Bloomfield, Connecticut, Alberta Jackson of New Haven, Connecticut, Frankie White (Don) of Hobe Sound, Florida and Betty Lambe of North Haven, Connecticut; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangement Are As Follow:

PLACE OF SERVICE: Friendship Christina Church 221 Bradley Street Gastonia, N.C. 28052

DATE & TIME: Saturday, September 26, 2015 @ 12:00 Noon

VISITATION: The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 12 Noon

BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park 1200 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, N.C. 28054



Guest Book

May the hope at Revelation 21:3,4 bring the family comfort during this time, reflecting on the scripture from God's word the Bible gives us an excellent hope for the future.

- Mrs. Gant

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have not told you. I go to prepare a place for you. John 14:1-2 Rest in Peace cousin Lillie.

- Dion Pearson & Family

Praying for you all during this difficult time!

- Wanda Howard

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.

- Lance Barrington and Barrington Family

May our Father comfort and strengthen you.

- Walter and Chrystal Jones

May you all find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories you have all shared with our Aunt Lillie. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

- Greg, Carolyn, Nathan & Corina Lindsay

I am very sorry for your loss. Mrs Bagley was my third grade teacher at ivy street school. she was a good and respected teacher. may her family be comforted by Gods promise of paradise with the opportunity to seeing her again in perfect health. my sincere condolence. John 5:28,29 - Psalms 37:29

- Fred Green

YOU WILL BE MISSED AUNT LILY, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND OUR THANKSGIVING, OR CHRISTMAS DINNERS. I CAN HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING MY MOM - RUBYE. MY CONDOLENCES TO UNCLE BILL, JOHN ALLEN, MICHAEL AND STERLING. WISH I COULD ATTEND MUCH LOVE YOUR NEICE AND COUSIN RAYETTA

- RAYE ETTA MCNEIL-WILSON