Obituary

ROCKY MOUNT – Mandy Lamm Bailey, age 49, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. Born in Nash County, NC on August 16, 1975, she was the daughter of Omar Brian Lamm Sr. and Sandra Porter Lamm. Mandy was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Charles William Porter, and her maternal grandmother, Gertie W. Porter; her paternal grandfather, Onnie Dell Lamm, and her paternal grandmother Margerine Deans Lamm; and her sister-in-law, Tania Loney-Lamm.

From an early age, Mandy had a passion for music and dance which followed her throughout her life. A 1993 graduate of Northern Nash High School, Mandy was involved in the band as a flute player and was also involved in numerous musicals. She graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in music education. Throughout her time at ECU, Mandy was a proud member of the Marching Pirates as Piccolo Section Leader, as well as a member of the ECU Wind Ensemble. She spent 27 and a half years as a dedicated, National Board-Certified music teacher. Using the classroom as her mission field, Mandy showed so many children the love and grace of Jesus through her teaching. Mandy also served for 7 years as the choir director at Rock Creek Baptist Church, embracing her musical talents to worship Jesus and spread His word. As she fulfilled these roles, she made a lasting impact on a plethora of people. A loving and faithful wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, Mandy will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Over the years, her love and dedication to her family and friends was unwavering. Mandy’s favorite memories included visiting the North Carolina coast and mountains with her family, creating lasting memories each and every day with them.

Mandy is survived by her husband of 26 years, Jason Coburn Bailey; her daughter, Julie-Anna Bailey; her son, Coburn Porter Bailey; her mother, Sandra Porter Lamm; her father, Omar Brian Lamm, Sr.; her brothers, Omar Brian Lamm Jr. and Andrew Porter Lamm and his wife Brenda Clark Winstead; her father-in-law, George Gordon Bailey Jr.; her mother-in-law, Peggy Coburn Bailey; her brother-in-law, George Gordon Bailey III; her sister-in-law, Suellen Russo Wright Bailey; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dearest friends.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Mandy’s life will be held on September 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Travis Crocker officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service at First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mandy’s name to either the Rock Creek Baptist Church Music Ministry, 1238 Rock Creek Dr., Nashville, NC 27856, or to the Your Choice Pregnancy Resource Center, 400 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.