Bailey, Drema Martin

Drema M. Bailey, age 75, of Peterstown, WV, departed to her Heavenly Home surrounded by her family and friends on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Born April 24,1949, in Cashmere, WV she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Martin and Edna Ellison Martin.

Drema worked as a hairdresser and was the owner of Drema’s Hair Care for 42 years. She was a member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Lindside, WV. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.

In addition to her parents, Drema was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Bailey; sister, Mary Lou Martin; grandson, Harley Wikle; stepdaughter, Lisa Nicholson; and step-grandson, Robbie Nicholson.

She is survived by five sons, Darrin Wikle and wife Amber, David “Biggen” Wikle and wife Wilma, Daniel Wikle and wife Vicky, Dale Wikle, all of Peterstown, WV, and Joe Akers and wife Mary of Elkview, WV; stepson, William “Billy” Bailey, Jr. and wife Sheila of PA; brothers, David Martin and wife Gloria of Durham, NC, and Robert “Bobby” Martin and wife Karina of Christiansburg, VA; sister, Geneva “Jenny” Via of Pearisburg, VA; eleven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Additionally, the family would like to express their appreciation to all the family and many friends who have helped during this time.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, WV, with Pastor J.W. Ellison officiating. Burial will follow at Peterstown Cemetery in Rich Creek, VA. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Drema to: D.J. 4 God, 174 Terrace Drive, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986.

Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.