Donna Horwath Bailey

Donna Bailey

With her husband by her side, Donna went home to be with her Lord on June 11, 2022. She lived a full life filled with joy. Her battle with cancer is over, and she is now free. 

Her family and friends were blessed by her generosity. She is loved immensely and will be dearly missed. 

Donna was born in Cody, Wyoming, on Dec. 5, 1955, to George and Kay Dodge. She attended schools in Cody, graduating with the Class of 1974, before going into the Army. Upon her honorable discharge, she worked for the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service before retiring in Phoenix, Arizona.  Donna traveled all over, but always held a special place in her heart for the Cody country and its people.

She had many talents, but she especially loved quilting. She enjoyed many other handcrafts, gardening, and flowers, and she always had her home filled with her creations. She enjoyed music and the creativity of others’ talents, being always ready to learn and appreciate their gifts. She also enjoyed curling up with a good book and cuddling with her dogs. She also enjoyed swimming in the pool.

When Donna married David, she married the love of her life. Their time together was filled with love, laughter and many great memories of trips, sights, concerts and plays.

Donna is survived by her husband David; her sister Jo Anne (Charlie) Stickney of Thermopolis; her children, Chelcie (Jason) Skirfvars of Sangus, California, Brandon (Christy) McMillan of Nenana, Alaska, and stepson Jacob (Stephanie) McMillan of Detroit, Michigan; grandchildren, Kenzie and Kaden Skirfvars, Ellie Jean McMillan, and Taylor, Emily and Elijah McMillan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Kathy Wierzenski, and her mother-in-law Pat Bailey.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Sept. 3, 2022, at Christ Episcopal Church, 825 Simpson Avenue, in Cody, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charities, Downrange Warriors (veteran’s mental health), or Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic (free medical and dental to uninsured individuals).