Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
3:01 pm Friday, May 31, 2013

Candy Darlene Bailey

Candy Darlene Bailey

May 28, 2013

Candy Darlene Bailey, 32, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Russellville Hospital.

She was a loving wife and mother of two precious children. She was a member of the Belgreen Church of Christ.

Graveside services were Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Belgreen Cemetery. Officiating at the service will be Bro. Jackie Richardson and Bro. Josh Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jorle Meares; brother, Russell Meares; grandfather, William Lindsey; aunt, Vickey Pearson; and father-in-law, John Bailey.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Bailey; children, Brooke Bailey, Jesse Bailey; mother, Debra Meares, grandmother, Margaret Mann, brothers, Michael Hallman, Dr. Jerrell Meares, sisters, Angela West, Crystal Michael, Elizabeth Borden, Elaine Phillips; uncle, David Lindsey; aunt, Lisa Shaffer; mother-in-law, Kathy Bailey; brothers and sisters-in-laws; extended family, Gary and Cindy Fleming; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Candy Darlene Bailey Trust Fund, c/o Bank Independent, for the future expenses of her children.

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