Minister Shirley Ann Bailey

Minister Shirley Ann Bailey 55, went home to be

with Her Lord And Savior Jesus christ  on July 29, 2021. She was born June 6, 1966, in Ozark, Alabama to the late John (Duke) Henry Bailey and Annie Will Bailey of Ozark AL.

From being outdoors with friends on King Street to riding bikes on Sugar Hill, Shirley truly enjoyed her youth. Shirley gave her life to the Lord at an early age. In 1973, she was baptized at First Missionary Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Carroll High School, class of 1984. Following graduation, she attended Enterprise State Community College on a basketball scholarship and later went on to earn her Airframe and PowerPlant Certificate from Alabama Aviation College. Shirley was an ordained minister and faithful servant of the Lord.

Shirley was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing Women’s Basketball and Softball, sewing, traveling, and directing the church choir. She was also a prayer warrior who would pray with you through anything. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

Shirley is preceded in death by her father, John (Duke) Henry Bailey and granddaughter, Zoey Bailey. She is survived by her son, Carlos Bailey (Shanell); daughters, Shanice and Tia Faleru; six grandchildren, Harmony Faleru, Carlos Bailey, Jr, Neveah Faleru, Cherish Shipman, Amir Hendricks, Nia Bailey. Five Sisters, Dorean Jean (Will); Carolyn Bailey; Patrina Bailey Boykin (Raymond); Annie Mae Paige (Demetrius); Sharese Bailey and many nieces and nephews.

You may send gifts in Shirley’s memory to 157 Ketcham St Ozark, AL 36360.