Kathy "Dianne" Bailey, 58, of Easley, S.C., passed away in Haywood County, N.C on April 22, 2019.  She was born in Greenville, SC and was the daughter of Brenda J. (Arms) Howard and the late G.A. Howard Sr.

Dianne is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, David R. Bailey, her sons David "Matthew" (Regina) Bailey and Christopher "Ryan" (Shawna) Bailey. She was the grandmother of seven grandchildren that she doted on daily.

Dianne leaves behind her sisters: Karen Y. White and Helen E. "Beth" Howard, and brothers: George A.(Cathrine) Howard, Jr. and James T. "Timmy" Howard. She was an aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many cousins and dear friends.

A memorial service was held at Agnew Road Church of God on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at two o'clock in the afternoon.

Although our hearts will continue beating, our lives are forever changed. She was a kind, loving person that never met a stranger. Everyone that knew her had a small chuckle or laugh due to her amazing sense of humor.  Dianne will be missed by all.

A small private memorial service celebrating Dianne will be held at a later date. Her family will celebrate her life and unfortunate death during this memorial.

Her family is at their respective homes.