Ethel Redmond was born January 1, 1912 in Johnston County. She was the third child of eleven children born to the late Robert and Loney Redmond. She departed this earthly life on June 13, 2009. Preceding her in death were two brothers (Roosevelt and Wardell) and four sisters (Viola, Nova Mae, Mozelle and Nova).
She was educated in the Johnston County School System. Most of her adult life was spent working in New York and where she dedicatedher life to Christ being a member in good standings with her church, United House of Prayer. She returned to North Carolina in 1977 and continued her Christian journey through fellowship at Mt. Zion Holines Church in Princeton. Her death leaves an empty seat on the Mother's Board of her beloved church, St. James Church of Christ. She was a committed, spiritual and "anchored in the Lord" woman of God. She was a sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great and great great grandmother, friend, and neighbor who will be missed by all and so many others.
She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, James T. Bailey and Jerry Redmond of Selma. A brother, Alvester Redmond of Kenly; three sisters Leatha Holder, Eula Scarboro and Annie Ruth Madison of Selma. Eight grandchildren: Esther Powell, Gary Bailey, Stanley (Elmertine) Bailey, Bronx, NY; Barbara (Harold) Wheeler, Elmsford, NY; Sherry Bailey (Caesar), Ossining, NY; Tony (Shelia) Bailey of Manhattan; Savalus (Belinda) Lewis, Philadelphia, MS; Michael (Kim) Lewis, Raleigh, NC. Her sixteen great grandchildren: Kyisha and Rashaan Powell; Ashika Bailey, Yusef (Shanina), Terrell, Courtney Wheeler; Jamaal, Alora, Jamelle, Dominique, Toni Bailey; Chanique (Andrew) Dickson; Corey, Nina, James and Andre' Lewis. Her great great grandchildren; Taylor, Bria and AJ Russ; Naomi and Sincere Powell; Brando, Tyler and Mackencie Dickson; Quincey and Patience Lewis. Former beloved in-laws are Annice Bailey; Jackie Lewis and Willie Powell. A host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services for Ms. Ethel Redmond will be Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 1:00 pm at St. James Church of Christ in Middlesex, NC. Burial will follow at Selma Memorial Gardens in Selma, NC.