Mrs. Diane Ford Bailey, 76, of Phenix City, AL passed on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Columbus, GA
Graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. EST, on Monday, August 3, 2026 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. No public viewing.
Mrs. Diane Ford Bailey was born on June 22, 1950, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Jesse Noble Ford and Mattie Fluellen Dowdell. She graduated from South Girard High School in 1968, as the captain of the cheerleading squad. She worked as a pharmacy technician at Cobb Memorial Hospital for 25 years and another 10 years at the Medical Park Pharmacy. Her hobbies included shopping and traveling. She was a member of Franchise Missionary Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband of 55 years, Milton Bailey, Jr.; two sons, Parise (Adrianne) Bailey and Jarrett Bailey; three grandchildren, Schatorri Bailey, Jaylan (Tayllor) Bailey, and Aaron Bailey; two great-grandchildren, Kylo Bailey and Sanai Bailey; a sister, Jeannette Harvey; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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My sincere condolences and prayers for my old friend and coworker at Phenix Medical Park Hospital/Cobb Hospital. I met her while I was a Nurse working there. One of the sweetest persons I met. Soo sorry for the loss. Rest in Heavenly Peace. Gone but will never be forgotten.ποΈποΈπΉπΉπWillene Terry Bailey
Such a sweet lady I was good friends with her granddaughter Torri in school and I had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with Mrs. Diane as well. I'm sorry for the families loss sending prayers ππΎ
Diane was one of the sweetest people that I know. Always had a smile and made you feel special. Worked with her at the hospital and also seen her at Phenix Medical Park Pharmacy. RIP my sweet friend!!
Sincere condolences to the Bailey family. Mrs.Diane Bailey was a sweet lady always giving hugs and kisses every time she saw us.π Diane and my mom, Carolyn, met in the 1st grade and developed a friendship that lasted their lifetime until God called them home. Mr. Milton and family, may God give you the peace that only He can give ππΎ
Condolences to family. May you be comforted at this time. We were classmates. Beautiful inside and out. May she rest peacefully.
Shalawam
RIP our dear friend, you will be greatly miss. Condolences to the Bailey family.
My Heartfelt Condolences to the Bailey Family. Diane and I were classmates and friends at South Girard Highschool. I will always remember Diane as kind and caring person with a Beautiful Smile! She will truly be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. Frances Bellamy Phillips
My condolence Mr Bailey and family REST IN PEACE mrs Diane
Offering deepest condolences. You caught us off guard with this one! Wishing you eternal peace..ππ½ππ½ππ
With deepest Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the entire family.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dianne Bailey. She was a sweet kind hearted person and will be missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace Dianne.
My sincere condolences. I will truly miss Diane, she was introduced to me when she was in the 6th grade. Always nice and kind. May she rest in peace.
Milton and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have wonderful memories of Diane that I will treasure always. Love you all.
We started out at Cobb Hospital Me on the Floor she in Pharmacy . MY CONDOLENCES and Love.Will miss u at Church
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