Donzell V. Bailey, known as “Gusto” on his mom’s
side and “Zeus” on his dad’s side, was born on June
11, 1991 to Chanetha Stevens and Victor Bailey in
Oak Park, IL.
Donzell attended Leslie Lewis Elementary School.
He also attended Frederick Douglass Academy High
School. Later in Life, Donzell began working in
factories and warehouses, running the assembly line
and conducting machinery.
Donzell enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. He
enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, but
most of all, with his children.
Donzell’s life was tragically taken away from him on July 1, 2021. He is preceded in
death by: His mother, Chanetha Steven-Randle; his father, Victor Bailey; grandmothers,
Pearline Stevens-Wills and Yezeall Bailey; great-grandmothers, Mae Ella Love and
Elizabeth Moore; and great-grandfathers, Floyd Stevens and Essie Moore.
He leaves to cherish his memories: Great-grandmother, Isabella Stevens; grandfather,
Earl Dishmon; stepfather, Tierre Randle; four boys, Devonair Bailey, Donzell Bailey Jr.,
Tramane Ragland and Montrell Bailey; two daughters, My-onna Bailey and My-niyan
Bailey; seven aunts, Terra (Terrell, Nakita, Angie, Shakira, Leanna, Tina and Tane; two
uncles, Donnell and David; along with a host of great aunts, great uncles, cousins,
friends and family, including special cousins, Kevin Stevens, Marcus Stevens, Ramel
Stevens Jr., Timothy Hester Jr. and Thomas Moore.
Those special memories of you will always bring a smile.
If only I could have you back just for a little while.
Then we could sit and talk again, just like we used to do.
You always meant so very much and always will do too.
The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause me pain.
But you’re forever in my heart until we meet again.
Love your cousins






Although our worlds are different now or is that just how it seems.
For I see you when I close my eyes because you’re always in my dreams.
I know you’re up in Heaven and looking down on me.
And when I look up at the stars, I know that’s where you’ll be.
Even though I miss you, you’re not too far away because
my heart is full of memories and I treasure them every day.
Our time on Earth was special but it’s only the very start.
So please keep watching over me while we’re not so far apart.
Someday the time will come when I no longer feel this pain.
That is the day when Heaven calls and we will meet again.
Love your aunts and uncles

I am sending a dove from heaven
with a parcel on its wings.
Be careful when you open it,
it's full of beautiful things.
Inside are a million kisses
wrapped up in a million hugs.
To say how much I miss you
and to send you all my love.
I hold you close within my heart
and there you will remain;
So I can walk with you
throughout your life
until we meet again.
We love you Daddy
If Roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my first great-grandson’s arms and tell him
that I love and miss him, and when he turns to smile,
place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for a while.
Because remembering him is easy, I do it every day,
but there is an ache within my heart that will never go away.
In Loving Memory Of My First Great Grandson Donzell!!!
Love always, your great-grandmother Isabella
Musical Prelude ................................................................................................. Musician
Processional ....................................................................................... Family and Minister
Scripture .................................................................................................... Eric Anderson
Prayer ........................................................................................................Rev. Lee Love
Selection .................................................................................................... Monique Love
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ..................................................................................
Remarks ................................................................................................... 2 Mins. Please
Obituary Reading ............................................................................. Renetta Gunn Stevens
Selection ........................................................................................................ Mary Reed
Eulogy ........................................................................................................Rev. Lee Love
Benediction ........................................................................................................ Minister
Recessional ......................................................................................... Family and Minister
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Visitation: 11:30 a.m. Service: 12:30 p.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 60644
Rev. Lee Love, Officiating