Deborah Lynn Bailey
January 30, 2022
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Deborah Lynn Bailey, 71, was reunited with Jesus on January 30, 2022. A Celebration of Life open house will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA on Wednesday, February 9th from 4-7 p.m. There will be an open mic from 6-7 p.m. for anyone who would like to speak.
Deb was born December 17, 1950 to Harold and Irma Jackson in Waterloo, IA. After owning several cleaning businesses and retiring from her manager position at Park View Village, she enjoyed working part-time at Price Chopper and Senior Transitioning Services. She was known as a mighty prayer warrior for her friends, family, and country. She loved furthering the Lord’s Kingdom through her involvement with Team Jesus, White Dove, Simple Church, Bible Studies, the Food Bank, and her Faith and Freedom group. She loved spending time with family, especially her great-grandchildren. Her hobbies included playing games, reading, and traveling. Her prayers and example of a Godly, grace filled life will be greatly missed.
Deb is survived by her 3 children, Tina Knox, Jason Bailey and Brett Bailey; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and extended family and friends.
Sandy Salmon
02/07/2022
I am from the Waterloo area and have known Deb since 1977! I got reacquainted with her in th 90's and would see her when she came back to our area through church in Cedar Falls.She was always such a joy and an incredible encourager! No doubt her faith was planted solidly in the Lord! Then I was elected to the legislature and our paths crossed even more often. She definitely carried an intercessory burden for our state and nation and I always felt buoyed and lifted up by her encouraging words of love and support and by her continual prayers! So sad to learn she is not here but I know she is now in heaven experiencing joy unspeakable!
Sandy Latting
02/06/2022
I met Deb at my brother Roger's funeral but we had texted one another before that about Roger. At the funeral she gave me a faith-based written exercise to do to ease the painful feelings of regret I had about my brother's death. I used this many, many times and was so thankful Deb had given this to me. I am so sorry this world has lost such a beautiful soul, but Roger was so happy to see her again I have no doubt.
Becky Adams
02/06/2022
Debbie was my best friend in junior high and I wish we had kept in touch over the years. I made a little dress for Tina when she was born, what a great mother Debbie was.
Tina Riedinger
02/06/2022
I met Deb through our work with Senior Transitioning Services. She always had a way of connecting with our clients and tending to them in ways I sometimes missed. Im glad I got to hug her after a recent job together, never thinking that would be one of our last times to work together. Rest In Peace, Deb. Prayers for peace for all who loved her most.
Anonymous
02/06/2022
Deb had the sprinkle in her eyes when she smiled. It was if she knew Jesus and wanted to share the love with everybody. She was like a mom to me
Anita Orton
02/05/2022
May God bless each of you during this hard time. Deb was an incredibly amazing woman and was loved by so many. Blessings~
Denise Etter
02/05/2022
She knew no stranger but always reached out and hugged and loved on them (even the least of these) she gave of herself and her resources to show the love of Jesus and to advance the Kingdom of God -such a godly example of walking in the Spirit of God and the Wisdom of God-she will be truly missed ❤
Nora Pease
02/05/2022
Deb has left us all wonderful memories because of her genuine love for the Lord & for people!!! She shared fun, food & fellowship with such JOY!!! My heart goes out to all her precious Family--she radiated the JOY she had in her HEART for you all!!!
Being single ladies, I will truely miss our conversations about how the LORD was our "husband" (Isa.54) & how He met our needs in Miraculous Personal ways!!! Miss her Sooo Much already...😥
Rebecca Smith
02/04/2022
Grandma Deb was there when I had my oldest son in 2017. She came and brought my husband food and visited us when our son was in the NICU. She helped us to get stuff for him because we couldn't. The last time I saw her was in August of 2020 at my son's 3rd birthday. She loved my son to death. She has encouraged me and my husband so much. Always told us to keep pushing forward when times were tough in our marriage. Now we have a son that just turned a year old and she never got to meet him but I know she would've loved him just like she did my oldest. I will never forget all the wise things she taught me and told me. I will always cherish my memories of her and of her with my son and family.
Michelle Farrell
02/04/2022
It's been such a long time since I've seen or talked with Deb. Now I need to wait even longer. I knew Deb to be a very kind, honest, loving and most importantly, a godly lady. I learned from her, was encouraged by her and always left our mtgs all the wiser because of what she shared.
I will always remember when she told me how people will disappoint but God will NEVER !
I'm thankful to have gotten to know her during the time frame I did. For both her friendship and blessings included me getting to know Tina and growing in my faith.
I'm so sorry, Tina that you had to temporarily let her go, but those of us that knew her, especially those close to her, we can be comforted in knowing we will all see Deb again one day! Hugs, love and prayers for you Tina and your family.
Edie VanHauen
02/04/2022
So very sorry to hear of Deb's passing. I have many great memories of growing up together in the old neighborhood. Sympathys to your family.