Dainta Gene Clevenger Bailey

Dainta Gene Clevenger Bailey obituary, Kennett, MO

Dainta Gene Clevenger Bailey

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Dainta Clevenger Bailey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McDaniel Funeral Service - Kennett on Nov. 16, 2025.

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Dainta (Gene) Clevenger Bailey, daughter of the late Billy Gene Clevenger and Dainta Mills Clevenger, was born April 10, 1966, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life, on November 13, 2025 at the age of 59 years, 7 months and 3 days. Dainta married Howard Bailey July 10, 1982 in Kennett, Missouri. Howard preceded Dainta in death on February 26, 2025.
Survivors include:
Three sons: Jeffrey (Alley) Bailey of Hornersville, MO
Bradley (Chelsea) Bailey of Hornersville
Scotty Bailey of Hornersville
Brother: Billy Shawn (Tina) Clevenger of Portageville
Sister: Carla Renee Clevenger of Kennett
Grandchildren: Bethany Covington, Jessica & Janette Holt, Tony Taylor, Tristen, Dalton, Bryson, Preston, Bella, Jalaiya and Bentley Bailey, Alana Fritzal, Parker Coleman and Jena Dogan.
Great grandchildren: Christopher and Oliver
Other relatives and many friends.
Dainta was preceded in death by her great grandchild: Olivia Covington
Visitation will be 12:00 to 1:00 pm Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the McDaniel Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the McDaniel Chapel. Alex Palmer officiating.
McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements
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McDaniel Funeral Home

115 South ByPass, Kennett, MO 63857

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1:00 p.m.

McDaniel Chapel

115 S. By Pass, Kennett, MO 63857

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