Mrs. Shirley Bailey
Mrs. Shirley Ann Bryan Bailey, age 73, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, July 14, 2020, at her home.

She was born to Rufus Lee and Opal Eskey Bias Bryan on February 21, 1947, in De Queen. She was a Baptist and member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Shirley married Ronald Wayne (Ronnie) Bailey on May 17, 1996, in De Queen. She and Ronnie spent over 24 loving years together. Shirley enjoyed her more than 22 years working with Southwest Arkansas Development Council. She spent time working in Home Health and Medical Transportation. She adored her grandchildren and enjoyed the time spent traveling and watching their ballgames. She was an avid fan of the De Queen Leopards. She also enjoyed hunting, painting, and working on craft projects with her cousin, Geneva.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a precious grandson, Craig Westbrook; and one brother, Clayburn Montgomery.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Ronnie Bailey of De Queen; one son, Scotty Westbrook and his wife Penny of Umpire; one daughter, Sissy Arndt and her husband Dennis of De Queen; five grandchildren, Clay Westbrook, Jake Arndt, Cade Arndt, Jessica Beck and Dustin Bailey; step-grandchildren, Jo and his wife, Scotti Musick; nine great-grandchildren, Danielle Beck, Jaiden Thronburg, Sawyer Thronburg, Jeremiah Bailey, Keith Bailey, Timmy Bailey, Daylen Bailey Ja'Kynlee Johnson and Ruger Wesson; two step great-grandchildren, William Musick and Lela Musick; as well as, other relatives and a host of friends.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Shirley Bailey will be held at10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Mt. Ida Cemetery, with Keith Rose and Jimmy Roden officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.