Patricia Ann Bailey was born in Shelby, NC on March 25, 1948, to the late Reverend James and Bernice Gamble. Patricia has resided in Norfolk, Virginia for the past 24 years. While living in Norfolk, she worked at The Barry Robinson Center for over 20 years providing service. During that time, Patricia developed many friendships and over time those friends became family. She loved them all.

Patricia leaves to cherish her loving memories, two sisters Marion McCoy of Hamlett, NC, Yvonne Lowe of York, SC; one brother Johnny Gamble, one loving son, who took care of her until the end, Sean and Charnessa Arnold of Norfolk, VA, one loving daughter, Nichole Arnold, 9 grandchildren, and 4 greatgrandchildren.  Also, left to cherish her memories are two best friends, Rhonda Britt and Emily Brown-Nesbit and a special friend Ricky Reed.

~ No more pain Mommy, just rest ~