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Bailey “Bay-Ray” Bradshaw, infant daughter of Katelyn Killam and Tyler Bradshaw, went home to be with her heavenly Father, Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Bailey was born Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Abilene, Texas. She lived her life as a happy and joyful little girl. Even though her time in this world was short, her smile and contagious personality impacted the lives of all who knew her. Her memory will forever be in the hearts of her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Scott Bradshaw and paternal great-grandfathers, James Arrowood and Charles Bradshaw.
Left to treasure her memory are her parents, Katelyn Killam and Tyler Bradshaw both of Forest City; a precious brother, Kade Bradshaw; maternal grandmother, Jolynda Killam of Abilene, TX; maternal great grandparents, Paul and Rexine Killam of Abilene; paternal grandparents, Betty and Rick Smith of Ellenboro; paternal great-grandmother, Peggy Arrowood of Forest City; uncle, Colby Bradshaw of Spindale and great uncles, Paul Killam II and Marvin Killam both of Abilene.
A private service will be conducted to honor Bailey’s life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Levine Children’s Hospital, 208 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043
Sponsored by Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services.
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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