Collette D. (Freed) Bailey, 61, of Williston, ND passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at her residence in Williston, ND.

Collette Diane Bailey (Freed) was born in Watford City, ND, on August 19th, 1963, to Richard and Irene Freed. She was the oldest of 6 siblings, Richard (Scott), Alan, Stacey, Aaron, and Corey, spending most of her childhood in the Watford/Williston area.

Around the 7th grade, the family moved to Casper Wyoming, where she would meet Robert Bailey, marry and have 2 children of their own, Natashia and Nicholas. Natashia brought 2 grandchildren into Collettes life, who quickly became her favorite people.

After leaving Williston, Collette planted herself in Star Valley, Wyoming, where she would stay and raise her children until they flew the nest.

During her stay in the Valley, she would go on to enjoy the outdoors like her family always had, be it hunting, fishing, or just floating the river with a cold beer in her hand.

She mostly worked retail with an occasional stint as a bartender and would make lifetime friends, be it from work or at her favorite local watering hole. She would carry a love for these friends her entire life.

Once grandchildren entered her story, they quickly became her love, laughter, and life. Teslynn and Tatum would be her joy and very much be her miniatures.

Collette was a tiny woman with a larger than life personality. Any room she was in, all you had to do was listen, and you would know she was there, mandating smiles with her boisterous laughter, which continued until her passing.

Collette is preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Richard; her brother, Scott; and her sister, Stacey.

Collette is survived by her siblings, Alan, Aaron and Corey; her daughter, Natashia; and her children, Teslynn and Tatum, as well as her son Nicholas.