Andrea Murcelee Bailey, 21, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, died in Phoenix, Arizona on December 24, 2020 after succumbing to her battle with depression. Andrea was born in Plano, Texas on May 19, 1999 to Kristopher Bailey and Heather C. Reynolds Ceccacci. Andrea grew up in Bozeman, MT with her parents Corey R. Ceccacci and Heather C. Ceccacci.
A 2017 graduate of Bozeman High School, Andrea’s dream was to become a Math Teacher. She was attending Montana State University.
She passionately loved music, art, her sweet dog Rowen, her friends, and family.
She will be remembered for her kind soul, her empathy for others, her goofy sense of humor, her love of animals and nature. Andrea had a strong and passionate commitment to the LGBTQI community and Human Rights.
Andrea leaves behind her Mother Heather Christine Ceccacci; Dad Corey Ryan Ceccacci; maternal grandparents Fred & Martha Wade; paternal grandparents Edward & Debbie Newman; Terri Hancock. Aunt and Uncle – Eric and Stephanie Versace Kruger (cousins Robert, Jackson, Wyatt); Uncle Nicholas Versace; Aunt and Uncle Anthony Versace and Caitlyn McKenzie (cousins Sylas, Gia); Aunt and Uncle Joe and Angela Strahl (cousins Preston and Austin); Aunt Stephanie Reynolds; Uncle Jaime Ceccacci, Uncle Christian “Bubba” Hancock, Aunt Amy Antonucci (cousins Maddie and Xander).
Andrea is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Vance Versace; and paternal grandfather Christian “Fred” Hancock.
Andrea will be flown back to South Carolina to her mother and father. Due to Covid-19 a memorial service will be planned at a later date.
In lieu of flowers we ask that you celebrate Andrea’s life by sharing your memories of her with us. We ask that you send your memories to her parents: 34 Grand River Lane; Simpsonville, SC 29681 or via email: hcb149@gmail.com.
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