In Remembrance Of
Bailee Shennen Jontee’ Wennihan
Bailee Shennen Jontee’ Wennihan, 20, of Gower, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Farmers Branch, TX as a result of West Nile and Lyme Disease.
She was born on January 9, 1996 in North Kansas City, MO. Bailee Shennen Jontee’ graduated from East Buchanan High School. She truly enjoyed school and music. She wrote many songs and enjoyed playing the violin. Bailee loved playing basketball, traveling, and was a wonderful artist and photographer.
Her life was dedicated to serving God and she lived each day with an abundance of faith. She was able to forgive and go on with laughter, love and kindness. Her motto was “Laugh as much as you breathe and love as much as you live”.
Bailee Shennen Jontee’ was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Nadine Cline and uncle Johnny Gatewood.
She is survived by her brother, Padrick Wennihan; mother, Gina Gatewood-Griffin, NaNa, Teena Marks; great-grandfather Gene Cline; uncles, Tommy and Steve Cusick; grandfather John Gatewood, Sr.; cousins Lauren, Carson Nadine, and Amber; other relatives and many, many friends.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 31st at First Baptist Church in Gower.
Burial: Dearborn Cemetery.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the church.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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Audra Chapmon (Volunteer)
I would like to express my deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family for the loss of your precious Bailee. My heart especially goes out to you for losing your loved one so young under such heartbreaking circumstances. I hope that you will find some comfort in the words of Jesus at John 5:28,29 where he promised that the day is coming when he is going to resurrect back to life those in the grave. Until then, it is just like they are sleeping. (John 11:11-13) May you draw strength from Jehovah, the God of all Comfort.
Marisa Farr
She was a great person and was always a joy to be around. She will be truly missed by all. It was such a pleasure to know her. She was always there when anyone needed her.
Sabina onwonga
RIP.may the good Lord comfort the family at such a time.
Cindy Nelson Smith
I am so saddened at the passing of such a beautiful person. My heart aches for you Gina and your family. May Bailee rest in peace.
Billy D Rogers
No words can be said for loosing a child. I know she went thru alot and kept on pushing. She is now with our lord and feeling no pain. My prayers and my families are with you and your family.
Lydiah Giteya
My condolence to bereaved family, may our Heavenly Father give you comfort during this trying moment. RIP sweet Bailee
Christine Dolan
As a mom with a 16 yr old with Tick borne disease/confections and positive West Nile it was very upsetting and heartbreaking to see this. A beautiful girl, inside and out, may she be happy, peaceful and pain free on her return to Our Lords home. I cannot even imagine her family’s heartbreak. May they find comfort in family, friends, memories and all things that remind them of their sweet Bailee. Y deepest sympathy…