Our community has always shown incredible generosity in times of need, and today, we’re coming together to support the Bailey family as they grieve the loss of their beloved grandmother and mother, Kim Bailey. Kim was a kind, loving soul who touched many lives, and her family—known for their warmth and strength—now faces the unexpected burden of funeral and headstone expenses. Let’s surround them with the same love and support they’ve always given others. Any donation, big or small, will help ease their burden during this difficult time. Thank you for being the caring, compassionate community we’re so proud to be part of. 💙
Ms. Kimberly JoAnn (Ralls) Bailey Obituary
Kimberly JoAnn (Ralls) Bailey passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 28, 2025. Kim was born on July 30, 1960, in Mercede, California to Occo Genet (Shaw) and Wayman Ralls. Kim married the love of her life; Kenneth Glen Bailey and they started their life journey together. This marriage brought forth two boys, Timmy and Robert. When the boys were young, Kim chased them around in every activity they were involved in. From coaching little league to boy scouts, she was very active in their childhood. Later, Kim managed the KG Bailey logging company that her and Kenny owned. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles, crime shows and playing games on her iPad. After many long battles with illness, which she fought long and hard, she went home to be with her preceded family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Kim is survived by her son, Robert Bailey; grandchildren, Tristene Bailey, Ashten Ary and husband Hunter, Hope Bailey, Ceirrah Bailey, Brooklynn Bailey, Cayden Hoover and Christopher Hoover; great grandchildren, Aiden Street, Asher Woods, Bentley Thompson, Emory Ary, Ivory Ary, Beckham Baugh and one expected in January; sisters, Connie Price, and Debbie Johnson; longtime boyfriend, David Stanley; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Kim is preceded by her parents, Occo and Wayman Ralls; husband, Kenny Bailey; son, Timothy Bailey; grandson, Kenneth Lance Bailey; brother, Larry Ralls.
The family wishes to give a very special thanks to Don and Jessica McCarn with McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina, Oklahoma for their kindness, guidance, and support during this time, and for their generous gift. We will never forget!
Services for Ms. Kimberly JoAnn (Ralls) Bailey will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Beasley-Wood Chapel in Mena, Arkansas. Rosa Allen will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Interment will follow the services at Board Camp Cemetery in Board Camp, Arkansas. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Pallbearers are Cayden Hoover, Christopher Hoover, Roberto Gonzalas, Hunter Ary, Vernon Wilcox, and Billy Joe Roger.
