MULLINS — Mrs. Mildred Small Bailey, 73, widow of John Lawton J.L. Bailey, Jr., died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Marion County Medical Center after an illness. She was born September 1, 1935 in Mullins, a daughter of the late Carson Powell Small and the late Mittie McDaniel Small. Mrs. Bailey was retired from Investment Life and Trust Company. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary of VFW Post #6122. Mrs. Bailey was an avid Clemson Tigers fan. She was a member of Gapway Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. Surviving Mrs. Bailey are: a Sister: Pauline Smith and her husband Wade Ernest Smith, Jr. of Mullins; a Brother: J.C. Small and his friends Ruby Miles of Mullins; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bailey was predeceased by a sister, Reba Jennie Small and 3 brothers, Mason Small, James Small and Horace Small. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 11 in Cedardale Cemetery, with the Rev. Chip Scruggs and the Rev. Glenn Brown officiating. The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the service. Memorials may be made to Gapway Baptist Church, P.O. Box 731, Mullins, S.C. 29574 or to the charity of ones choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Betty Jo and Carroll Dew and Ed Marmor for their love and care for Mrs. Bailey. **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)