As of February 7th at 10:30 PM, after a courageous two-year battle with a terrible disease, my beautiful sister gained her angel wings.
There’s no handbook for this kind of heartbreak. No amount of time could have ever prepared us for the pain of losing someone so pure, so loving, and so full of life. You grow up imagining a future where you and your siblings age together — raising families, celebrating milestones, reminiscing about the past. But now, that future looks different. My heart is shattered knowing that I’ll have to live the rest of my life without her beside me.
Bailey was not only my sister — she was my best friend, my safe place, and the kind of person that made you believe the world could be good again. She was my parents’ baby girl, her husband’s soulmate, and a light in the lives of everyone she met. She was a friend to many and an inspiration to thousands.
We had so many plans. We used to dream about raising our future kids side by side, traveling the world, laughing at old memories, and creating new ones. When I became a parent, she became an aunt for the first time — a role she embraced with so much joy and pride. She couldn’t wait to see Harper grow up. And she made me promise: “Never let her forget how much I love her.” You were the first person I told when I found out about Harper. That moment will forever be ours.
Bailey had a soul that radiated love. She made people feel seen, heard, and valued. Even during the darkest days of her illness, she always put others first. She listened without judgment, gave her time freely, and loved fiercely. Everything she did — she did with her whole heart.
Through her story, Bailey impacted the lives of over 200,000 people. She didn’t shy away from vulnerability. She shared her journey openly — her victories, her pain, her fears, her strength. She became a voice for those battling silently. She brought people closer to their faith. She inspired change in healthcare. She raised awareness about colon cancer, not just by walking in events but by speaking on the news and advocating for early screenings and better resources.
She saved lives. She changed lives. She made people believe in miracles.
Bailey never wanted cancer to define her. Even when her body was in pain, she fought to live fully, to smile, to love. She longed for normalcy — and in her strength, she showed us what extraordinary courage really looks like.
She was simply too good for this world.
There will never be a day that I don’t miss her. I will carry her with me in every laugh, every tear, every step forward. I love you forever and always, Ba. Until we meet again — rest easy, beautiful soul.