Bailey Claire Reed, 19, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Fayetteville. She was born April 7, 1999 in Fayetteville to Anthony and Dessie Reid Reed.
She was a graduate of Fayetteville High School. Bailey enjoyed painting and drawing. She especially loved having her iPad at 5-0-0, exactly. She enjoyed laughing and had a quick wit. Bailey never judged other people and always looked for the good in them. Bailey loved music and dancing when she was able-bodied. She had a smile and a hug for everyone she met. Bailey had a kind heart which she says she got from her Aunt Nona. Close family connections were extremely important to her. Concerts with cousins and friends were some of her favorite things. Her gift of writing came from an early love of reading. The Junie B. Jones books, the Harry Potter series and the Twilight Saga were some of her favorites. These and others, cultivated her skill for writing her own short stories.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Milton Roy Reid; her grandmother, Nancy White Reed; and an uncle, Kenneth Eeland Reed.
Bailey is survived by her parents; a brother, Philip Anthony Reed II of Fayetteville; a grandmother, Anna Mae Reid of Onia, AR; an uncle, Jim Reed (Sandra); cousins, Jamie Lauren Reed, Madison Lee Reed; an aunt, Nona Reid Nading (Jeff); and numerous other friends which she considered family.
A memorial service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Children’s Northwest, 2601 Gene George Blvd, Springdale, AR 72762.
My heart is with you all.
With Love,
Evelyn Kane
What a lovely, funny girl Bailey was! I will long remember her infectious smile and quick wit. Bailey made me a better person just by being around her. Scott and I are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort for your family. We love y’all.
What a beautiful testimony to Bailey- A sweet wonderful soul. Prayers for comfort for you . Thankful for the gift of an angel on earth that she was.
Anthony and family I am so sorry for your loss she was a beautiful young lady and had a terrific smile. She will be missed
Bailey we never met but through your momma we did she posted all of your accomplishment in life and I fell in Love with your beautiful heart and your determination to succeed in everything that you did Rest In Peace and if you need anything in Heaven my momma will be there for you sweet heart 💜 Love 💕 you Bailey always
Im so sorry to hear of your loss of Bailey. I pray that God will be by your sides and guide through your time of sorrow. May your memories of her be eternal….
Dear Anthony & Dessie,
We will miss Bailey’s bright light, her never ending positivity and her sharp wit. What amazing, loyal and loving parents you have been all her years. We have all been blessed by your example and Bailey’s love. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Gene & Cheryl Carter
Anthony, Dessie and Philip,
Our hearts are so broken. We will pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you as you celebrate Bailey’s life. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Much love.
I wish I had the words to say besides I’m sorry. Bailey was a wonderful girl and always brought sunshine where ever she went. You all are one of the strongest and sweetest families I know. I pray you find some comfort in your faith, family and friends.
Much love,
Kelly Brown
Dessie and Anthony, I’m truly sorry. We are so heartbroken for you. We loved Bailey and we love your whole family. If there is anything you need we are right here down the street so please don’t hesitate to let us know. Praying for strength and comfort for you.
Much love, Michelle & Colby Holliday, Lauren, Ryan, Gabriel and Stella
Dessie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
My condolences Dessie, Anthony and family, I’m great full for the short time I got to spend with you and your family and gettintto know Bailey. May god help you through your time of pain and grief praying for you and your family ❤️❤️
Our hearts are filled with sadness for your family. Bailey was a beautiful young lady. Please call on us if we can do anything for you. ❤️
Anthony, Dessie, and Phillip-
No parents could have been more loving, attentive, supportive, and persistently faithful to Bailey as you have always been. You are truly inspirational! Now, Bailey’s suffering is over, yet yours is not, and that is because you loved her so and she you. You must feel a whole range of feelings every 15 minutes. You are surrounded by family and friends who will support you in your grief, and Bailey is loving you with them.
Anthony,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
LOVE,
Sharon Perona
Dessie, my thoughts are with you and your family as you grieve. It is a difficult time, I know. You have many memories to hang on to and to comfort you.
My family and I are offering our condolences. We will keep you in our prayers. May God bless you collectively and individually.
Anthony & Desi there are no words that can describe the beautiful parents you are to such a beautiful girl. My heart is bleeding for you. I don’t know who loved more but I know Bailey loved you & her brother & she knew unconditional love from you.
Bill & I cannot be there but you are in our thoughts & prayers.
We are so deeply sorry for you all. Bailey was such a gift to everyone! I’m praying for your family. Love you so much!
Words cannot express my thoughts and prayers for you and your family. You are loved and supported by many.
Dessie, Phillip, and Anthony,
When Bailey was a young child my son, Joe, was a C.N.A. at Washington Regional in the Pediatric Unit, and through his care of Bailey I came to know you as a family. l am retired now from the company with which Philip is employed.
Bailey achieved much in her short life. Our hearts hold you in your sorrow as you grieve Bailey’s passing. Brenda and Chuck Bushong
Joe was one of our favorites. Thank you to you and Chuck.
I feel so privileged to have met Bailey. She looked so amazing and was happy in her prom dress. You all are such an amazing family and I know this void will never fade. Bailey was an incredible girl. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Much love and sympathy, Melissa Rogers
Words will be never enough, I am so sorry for your loss. She is in heaven and she is as God intended. You have a beautiful angel watching over you
Bailey was a very special person. I am so sorry for your loss and I imagine it will be hard to get use to her being gone from this plane of existence. If we could see through the veil into heaven, I imagine her soul shining brightly. I imagine she is now your angel watching over you. I feel lucky that I got to be part of her life. Love to all her family.