Dianne Bailey

Dana and Corey,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Dianne's passing. We worked together at Columbia Gulf. Although we hadn't seen each other since she moved to Kountze, we kept in touch via email. She was a good friend and I will miss her immensely.
Jerry Ann Berry

OMG, I do not know how I missed this. I graduated from the Class of 71 & had Dianne as one of my FB friends. My condolences go out to Dianne's family & all of her friends. May Dianne RIP. Karen Langford Bruce

Dana and Corey, I will miss your Mom and her great big smile! I wish there was something to say to make it hurt less, but I know there isn't. She loved you SO much! She was so proud of both of you and beamed when she spoke of you.

I know you were the main thing she did in her life that she was most proud of and thankful for. You were a wonderful daughter and gave her so much joy.

Everything that made her special is in you. Hold that close to your heart when you think of her.

Bless you, Terry

Sweet Dana – You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Knowing you and hearing the wonderful stories about your mom's kindness and beautiful spirit, I hope you find some comfort in this poem. We love you.

THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL

A rose once grew where all could see,
Sheltered beside a garden wall.
And as the days passed swiftly by,
It spread its branches, straight and tall.

One day, a beam of light shone through,
A crevice that had opened wide.
The rose bent gently toward its warmth,
Then passed beyond to the other side.

Now, you who deeply feel its loss,
Be comforted, the rose blooms there.
Its beauty even greater now,
Nurtured by God's own loving care.

A. L. Frink

Dana, I love you as a sister and know I am always here for you! Corey, you are my brother and I know this is hurting just as much as you lost your mom too!
So many of us considered Dianne family even if not by blood. Through the gift of being Dana and Corey's friends so many of us were given a second Mom. I always called her Mom as many of us did.
I found this poem and I hope it brings some comfort to everyone that misses her and considered her family.

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Win, loose or draw a child is forever imprinted by the blessings and lessons of a parent...we as adults choose to be apart of each others lives. Dana, you know I do love you, and I am so blessed to know you. I have spent much loving and crazy time with you and but a short wonderful time with Dianne, but it only took one day with her to changed my life... forever. Please know you will always be a part of my life...win loose or draw!

She will always be with you. love

Dana, I am so sorry for your loss. I know her indomitable and independent spirit was an inspiration to you and many of your friends. And what a great job raising you. I can still remember Dianne's radiant smile when I first met her at Corey's 40th.


Gone yet never forgotten,
Although you are apart,
Dianne's spirit lives within you,
Forever in your heart.


If there is anything I can do....

Joe, Erin and Kristen

(Classmate from Forest Hill)

I'm so sorry for your loss Dana .... Love you and hope that God will give you comfort ..


I'm Free At Last

Don't grieve for me , for now I'm Free
I'm following the path God laid for me .
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all .

I could not stay another day

To laugh , to love , to work or play .

Task left undone must stay that way .

I found that place at the close of day .

If my passing has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy .

A friendship shared , a laugh , a kiss .

Ah yes , these things , I too will miss .

Be not burdened with times of sorrow .

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow .

My life's been full , I savored much

Good friends , good times ,

A loved one's touch .

Perhasps my time seemed all to breif :

Don't lenghten it now with undue grief .

Lift up your hearts and share with me

God wanted me now , He set me free ..