Shara Nicole Bailey

Age 43, of Malvern, passed away Sept. 4, 2025. She was born June 28, 1982 in Canton to Elissa (Taggart) Koontz of Malvern and the late James Koontz II. She graduated from Malvern High School and the R.G. Drage Career Center in 2000. She was a cosmetologist. She loved spending time watching her daughter show her animals at the local fairs and attending the many sporting events for her son. She also liked to hang out around the house with her friends and family and always found the best in everyone.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Shyann Bailey and a son, Darnell Jackson both of Malvern, 2 sisters, Tasha Koontz of Mogadore, Katie (Christian) Best of FL4 brothers, Tony (Jessica) Koontz of Akron, James (Rachel) Koontz III of Massillon, Mitchell Koontz of Massillon, Jordan Koontz of Minerva and her best friend, Natalie DeLong.

Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 pm in the Malvern First Christian Church with Mr. Kevin Crater officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery.  Calling hours will be 2 hours prior to services from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the church. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.