Dusty F. Bailey-Kossow

Dusty F. Bailey-Kossow obituary, Panama City, FL

Dusty F. Bailey-Kossow

Dusty Bailey-Kossow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Panama City on Oct. 29, 2022.

Publish in a newspaper

Dusty F. Bailey Kossow, 82, of Parker, FL passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022, with her longtime friend and companion, Doug by her side.
Dusty was born on January 20, 1940, in Goldsboro, NC to the late Harvey Holmes and Laura Winifred Peek. She was a longtime resident of Parker, FL.
Dusty was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Kossow in 2000; her parents, Harvey Holmes and Laura Peek; 1 brother, Donald Ray Holmes; 1 sister, Gaynelle Mewbern; and aunt, Christine Holmes Murray.
Left to cherish Dusty's memory include her loving companion, Doug Hall of Parker; daughter, Cheryl Livesay of Parker; sister, Debbie Mewbern; cousins, Julia Jackson, Jimmy Roy Holmes, Maryann Hines, and Kristen Hines; and niece, Pam Smith.
Funeral services will be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jesse Dasher officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Graveside services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to a charity of your choosing in Dusty's name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

People and places connected with Dusty
How to support Dusty's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Dusty Bailey-Kossow's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Dusty Bailey-Kossow's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?