Renee Diane Bailey

Renee Diane Bailey, 59, of French Creek, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, December 20, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

She was born June 16, 1960, in Japan, a daughter of the late Robert “Bob” Beer and Nancy Dean Beer.

On May 27, 1978, she married Randy G. Bailey of French Creek who survives.

Also surviving, are two sons, Brandon “BJ” Bailey and wife Heather and Jayse “Jay” Bailey, all of French Creek; four daughters, Corrina Smarr of Buckhannon, W.Va., Ashlynn and Madison Bailey both of French Creek and Faith Wrightson of Preston County; three grandsons, Jared Bailey of Ellamore, W.Va., Cameron Bailey of French Creek and Dylan Fox of Buckhannon; five granddaughters, Emily and Molly Fox and Delaney Smarr all of Buckhannon and Gabrielle and Victoria Epp of French Creek; two brothers, Robert Beer of Martinsburg, W.Va. and Pete Beer and wife Jenny of Buckhannon; two sisters, Karis Courtney of Frenchton, W.Va. and Beth King and husband Mike of Buckhannon and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Gilford and Esta Dean and paternal grandparents, Forrest and Amy Beer.

Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family and friends, camping, crafting, traveling, and baking. She loved taking care of everyone around her and had a deep love for her family, children, and grandchildren.

Friends will be received Thursday, December 26, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Gerald Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Bailey Cemetery in Buckhannon.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling- St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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