Kelly Beth Bailey

Kelly Beth Bailey, was born to parents Phillip R. Bailey (Pat)and Carolyn Perkins Mahon (Billy) on November 14, 1976 and went to be with the lord on January 14, 2026. She was preceded in death by her Grandparents George Randolph Bailey and Edna Worrell Bailey, Charlie L Perkins and Kathryn (Kitty) Perkins. Also her step-sister Crystal Mahone Bowers, favorite Aunt Mary Miles (Danny) and John L Munford (uncle Buggy).Besides Kelly's parents, she is also survived by her loving sisters, Stacey Bailey Hines and Alicia Bailey Wilkerson (Mike), as well as her stepsister, Chris Duke (Jason), and stepbrother, Billy Wayne Mahone (Hannah). Uncle Richard Bailey and aunts Cheryl P Munford and Marilyn McEachern (Jim). First cousins Travis and Eric Bailey, LeeAnn Schall (Ron), Kathryn Avayou (Perry) , Danny Miles (Tabitha) , Wesley Miles, Michael and Mark McEachern. Nieces Krystal Ellis and Savannah Hines and Nephews Cameron Ellis and Braxton Hines.

Kelly was a happy soul. Her laugh and smile would brighten even the darkest of rooms. She touched the heart of every person who ever met her. She loved her family, but was known to reply "no you don't" when they said " I love you", and then everyone would break out into laughter, because they knew that she was carrying on a special joke of hers. Kelly also loved to help with household chores, especially laundry. She could often be found waiting patiently for the washer and dryer to complete their cycle. Kelly's sisters have fond memories of playing pretend "mother and baby" with her sisters, mimicking their own mother, Carolyn, by lovingly putting her sisters to bed like children. Giving them hugs and tucking them in, then gently saying "time to go to sleep, good night". As soon as she left the room, they would jump on the bed and laugh and yell, only to have Kelly burst back into the room scolding them "get back in bed!" This often went on for hours! Memorable moments and achievements: Kelly loved music, especially country music. When the song "Achy Breaky Heart" came out in 1992, by Billy Ray Cyrus, Kelly quickly learned the words and just days before she passed, from her hospital bed she was smiling and trying to sing that song while bopping her head back and forth.

The family would like to thank Grand Slam Residential for all they did to support Kelly and her family. Providing her a safe, clean environment and Angels with big hearts who cared deeply for her. Special thanks to owner Mark Davis, house manager Kendall plus Kelly and family's favorite caregiver Talite!

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Suffolk Moose Lodge, 675 Turlington Rd in Suffolk Va. Family and friends are providing food. Memorial donations can be made to Special Olympics Virginia.