Texas Tech University Athletics

Remembering Our Friend, Jennie Bailey
June 25, 2015 | Football
Jennie Bailey, seen here during a Pink Treadmill game a few years ago, was beloved by Texas Tech football student-athletes over the past two decades.
June 25, 2015
Texas Tech Athletics mourns the loss Thursday of football administrative assistant, Jennie Bailey. Below are various tweets and postings from former and current Red Raider student-athletes, fans and administrators about our friend, Ms. Bailey.
#TexasTech mourns the loss of our role model, our mentor and our friend - Jennie Bailey. #RememberMsBailey #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/ZJGSHtz5rr
-- Texas Tech Athletics (@TechAthletics) June 25, 2015
Sad day for the Texas Tech family. Rest easy Mrs. Jennie Bailey. We love you!!
Jennie Bailey was one of a kind. She will be missed.
Rest in Paradise pic.twitter.com/LMbc5PPEHk
-- Kenny Williams (@Kennywill34) June 25, 2015
-- The Artist (@baron_batch) June 25, 2015
This is a family and today we lost our football mom. You will be greatly missed. Watch over us. R.I.P Ms. Bailey
-- Branden Jackson (@BJack9TTU) June 25, 2015
-- Tramain Swindall (@tswindall11) June 25, 2015
My heart is crushed I pray that my life is half way as impactful as @jenniecbailey! I'm forever grateful for what you did for us! Love You!
It's hard to imagine you not being here, passing on the last day in my life that I am 22 years of... https://t.co/YXdsdrL1Rv
-- Jace Amaro (@J_ACER22) June 25, 2015
-- Lyle Leong Jr. (@CoachLLeong) June 25, 2015
Just heard @jenniecbailey has passed away. She fought a hard battle with cancer these past few years. Sad day for Idalou & Red Raiders
Thoughts & prayers to all @jenniecbailey family & friends. We lost the greatest Red Raider of all-time, but her memories will last forever.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jennie Scott Bailey. She was the sweetest most kind woman that you... http://t.co/fOr5aB9UIB
-- Brandon Carter (@bcarter_76) June 25, 2015
-- Scott Lacefield (@ScottLacefield) June 25, 2015
-- Josh Abbott (@joshabbottband) June 25, 2015
The world lost an incredible woman this morning but Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Soar High Jennie Bailey. Guns Up.
Jennie Bailey was our Mother away from home. She will always have a special place in my heart. Please pray for her family. I love you JB!
-- Seth Doege (@SethDoege7) June 25, 2015
-- Blayne Beal (@BlayneBeal) June 25, 2015
Mourning the loss of @jenniecbailey today. She was a huge part of my time at #TexasTech. Thoughts and prayers with her family and friends.
Jennie Bailey was our Mother away from home. She will always have a special place in my heart. Please pray for her family. I love you JB!
-- Seth Doege (@SethDoege7) June 25, 2015
-- Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) June 25, 2015
Sad day for all of #RRN @jenniecbailey was the best woman and Red Raider I have ever known.Playing to honor her memory,until I see her again
-- Davis Webb (@Davis_Webb7) June 25, 2015
Heaven has gained one of the most genuine souls to ever exist in Jennie Bailey. She was loved and will be missed. Prayers to her family
-- George Watson (@TTUJorge) June 25, 2015
#RIP Mrs Bailey... You were one of the sweetest ladies I've ever met. GOD gained an angel this... https://t.co/EemvU3URYw
-- Terrance Bullitt (@Tbullitt1) June 25, 2015
The #TexasTech community lost a very special person in Jennie Bailey, sincerest thoughts and prayers to her family and loved ones. RIP 🙏🏼
-- Matt Clare (@MattClareRivals) June 25, 2015
For all the prominent players & coaches TTU FB has had over the years, none impacted more people in a positive way than Jennie Bailey. #RIP
-- Aaron Dickens (@AaronDickens) June 25, 2015
Thank you for everything @jenniecbailey. You fought the good fight in so many ways- rest easy now. Love you Bailey. pic.twitter.com/Hd3DiTWk3q
-- Kayla Keese (@CoachKeese) June 25, 2015
Spread your wings and fly @jenniecbailey
-- Michael Strong (@stillstrongttu) June 25, 2015
Heaven gained a beautiful angel and proud Red Raider this morning... I love you, @jenniecbailey. #GunsUp pic.twitter.com/zDPVnCh4bb
-- Courtney Davis (@courtneycdavis) June 25, 2015
No one involved with #TexasTech football was loved more than @jenniecbailey. An angel in every way and my heart hurts for her family today.
-- Chris Level (@ChrisLevel) June 25, 2015
Heaven gained an amazing woman... @jenniecbailey until next time. #WreckEm
-- Jonathan Sharp (@joncsharp) June 25, 2015
@courtneycdavis @jenniecbailey she was truly the best. pic.twitter.com/t1bU8Q38oV
-- Kayla Keese (@CoachKeese) June 25, 2015
Don't have enough words to describe the impact @jenniecbailey had on me and the entire #RRN. We will honor and remember you always. #RIPJB🙏🏻
-- Melissa Maines (@MMainesTTU) June 25, 2015
RIL Mama Bailey! Thank you for truly being a mother to Sam , Vj, & myself while you were here! Love you! 🙏🏼 #Luke8:50 pic.twitter.com/o6IQZPx5Gv
-- Breiden Fehoko (@Fehoko_Era) June 25, 2015
Thank you Mrs. Bailey. You will be with our family always. May you rest in peace. #RememberingMrsBailey #IamARedRaider
Thank you @jenniecbailey. You will be with our family always. May you rest in peace. #RememberMsBailey #IAmARedRaider #WreckEm
-- Michelle Hougland (@meshougland) June 25, 2015
-- Jason Reed (@JasonReedTTU) June 25, 2015
We will miss you Jennie Bailey. Loved you dearly.
-- Sandy Collins (@tenizpro17) June 25, 2015
Today, it is with heavy hearts that the Texas Tech Family mourns the loss of Ms.Jennie Bailey. #RememberMsBailey
-- Grant Gomez (@Grant_Gomez) June 25, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jennie Bailey. What a wonderful, impactful woman with a beautiful soul.
-- Will McKay (@Will_R_Mckay) June 25, 2015
Our hearts are heavy to learn of the passing of Jennie Bailey. We hold her family, friends, and the entire Texas... http://t.co/xDOYSpy0IO
-- ACS Lubbock (@ACSLubbock) June 25, 2015
Jennie Bailey will be missed. Tough day for her family and our Red Raider family.
-- JordanMSigler (@LAJSigler) June 25, 2015
One of the nicest, most caring people I've ever met. We will never forget Jennie Bailey. Prayers to Randy and Geoff at this time. #WreckEm
-- Matt Dowdy (@Matt_Dowdy) June 25, 2015
Thoughts and prayers for @jenniecbailey family. @TechAthletics lost a great Red Raider #RememberMsBailey #RIP #GunsUp
-- Brady Gray (@bdub60) June 25, 2015
Amazing to see the impact of @jenniecbailey had at Tech! One of the strongest women I ever had the pleasure of meeting! #GunsUp
-- Ryan Lillis (@Ryan_Lillis_) June 25, 2015
She did so much for so many in the time she was given. https://t.co/EREcqqePCv
-- Jody Roginson (@2Jby3G) June 25, 2015
Heaven gained a beautiful angel today. @jenniecbailey will be missed but never forgotten. #RememberMsBailey pic.twitter.com/VLspkckjjJ
-- Chad Mandrell (@ChadMandrell) June 25, 2015
I join all current and past Red Raiders this am mourning the loss of Jennie Bailey. A great woman who brought joy to the office everyday!
-- Neal Brown (@CoachBrownTROY) June 25, 2015
Thoughts and prayers go out to Jennie Bailey and her family at this time. A true Red Raider gained her wings this morning
-- Texas Tech Logo (@TexasTechLogo) June 25, 2015
Heaven got a great +1 this morning, what a great person and a great Red Raider. She will be missed by many RIP Jennie Bailey #remeberjennie
-- Kevin Pierson (@ScoopPierson) June 25, 2015
Jennie Bailey was our Mother away from home. She will always have a special place in my heart. Please pray for her family. I love you JB!
-- Seth Doege (@SethDoege7) June 25, 2015
Jennie Bailey was one of a kind. She will be missed.
-- The Artist (@baron_batch) June 25, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jennie Scott Bailey. She was the sweetest most kind woman that you... http://t.co/fOr5aB9UIB
-- Brandon Carter (@bcarter_76) June 25, 2015
This is a family and today we lost our football mom. You will be greatly missed. Watch over us. R.I.P Ms. Bailey
-- Branden Jackson (@BJack9TTU) June 25, 2015
Rest in Paradise pic.twitter.com/LMbc5PPEHk
-- Kenny Williams (@Kennywill34) June 25, 2015
R.I.P @jenniecbailey. Thank you for taking care of our Red Raider boys when we couldn't be there. #youwillbemissed 🙏🏽🙏🏽👼🏽
-- Demetria Williams (@Missdemi9216) June 25, 2015
@jenniecbailey you will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/qqik6OPGxq
-- Tim Tadlock (@TimTadlockTTU) June 25, 2015
Rest in peace to the sweetest woman I know @jenniecbailey you will truly be missed #RRN
-- Mr. Porter (@TrePorter5) June 25, 2015
Today my queen @jenniecbailey, the ?️ of #TexasTech football, entered Heaven. She won in every way. #RememberMsBailey pic.twitter.com/5iuVzK691l
-- Tamara Jolee (@TamaraJoleeTV) June 25, 2015
She was a mom to all of us and words can't describe what she has meant to this football team. You will always be loved @jenniecbailey
-- Jared Kaster (@Jared_TTU) June 25, 2015
R.I.P. to @jenniecbailey, such a sweet, caring, and incredible red raider and it was a privilege to have been around her.
-- Payne Sullins (@payne_sullins) June 25, 2015
Sad day n Raider Land - @jenniecbailey was an angel on earth, and now she is an angel n heaven. Thank you for always encouraging me, Jennie!
-- Summitt Hogue (@Summitthogue) June 25, 2015
I will never forget the day I met you at Texas Tech. It's individuals like you that allowed me to feel closer to home. R.I.P @jenniecbailey
-- Sam Fehoko (@TTUFehoko) June 25, 2015
The Red Raider family lost an amazing woman this morning. RIP @jenniecbailey
-- Ryan Bustin (@rbustin48) June 25, 2015
Such a heavy heart this morning. You will be greatly missed by many @jenniecbailey. Prayers for her family and friends and Texas Tech
-- Shelby Jones (@s_jooones) June 25, 2015
Prayers with Mrs Jennie Bailey's family. When we first moved to Texas Tech she was the most kind... https://t.co/y6nIlwFnPU
-- Darrin Chiaverini (@dchev11) June 25, 2015
Such a hard day to see Mrs. B go....thinking about the entire Bailey family today...she will be missed-
-- Lincoln Riley (@LincolnRiley) June 25, 2015
#RememberMsBailey pic.twitter.com/CVvqoNljCe
-- Eric Ward (@E_Ward18) June 25, 2015
Thank you for being a friend! Thank you for always caring. You are an inspiration to everyone. We love you Jennie Bailey #RememberMsBailey
-- TexasTechEquipment (@TTU_EQUIPMENT) June 25, 2015
@TechAthletics definition of a Red Raider #gunsup #RememberMsBailey
-- Coby Robins (@CobyRobins) June 25, 2015
@TechAthletics @BlakeZ_TTU Saddened to hear this. She always greeted us with a hello and smile in the pressbox and never met a stranger #RIP
-- Rex and The Chief (@RexandTheChief) June 25, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Jennie's friends and family. Rest in peace @jenniecbailey .... #RememberMsBailey
-- The Loyal Raider (@TheLoyalRaider) June 25, 2015
Rest in peace to the sweetest woman I know @jenniecbailey you will truly be missed #RRN
-- Mr. Porter (@TrePorter5) June 25, 2015
R.I.P.. Jennie my LUV https://t.co/Dn3GDz8sT9
-- Michael Crabtree (@KingCrab15) June 25, 2015
Sweet @jenniecbailey went to be with Jesus today. She's finally free from pain. #GunsUp forever, Mama Bailey! pic.twitter.com/h6g7kqvfpb
-- Kristen Vander-Plas (@KVPTexas) June 25, 2015
God Bless @jenniecbailey and her family... https://t.co/zwdpni1VDt
-- Ryan Gibbs (@ryancachegibbs) June 25, 2015
Rest in peace @jenniecbailey. If "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives," Ms. Bailey was very important.
-- Zach Tanner (@ZTannerScout) June 25, 2015
Thoughts and prayers for @jenniecbailey family. @TechAthletics lost a great Red Raider #RememberMsBailey #RIP #GunsUp
-- Brady Gray (@bdub60) June 25, 2015
Sad day in Red Raider land. You were a true inspiration with a heart of gold. RIP @jenniecbailey. pic.twitter.com/7hagTCbXGc
-- Kevin Noles (@Wr3ck3m) June 25, 2015
So sad to hear about the passing of @jenniecbailey. So thankful for my time recruiting with her for President's Select. #remembermsbailey
-- Lauren Locke (@lauren_locke) June 25, 2015
#RememberMsBailey @TamaraJoleeTV @VickiMetcalfe @jenniecbailey pic.twitter.com/cgojwIIJcd
-- Tara White (@TaraMWhite) June 25, 2015
(#1) All @TTU_WreckEm fans are saddened today with passing of @jenniecbailey a true Red Raider. The fight was lengthy, so now she can rest!!
-- Kelly Robinson (@KelRobin_5) June 25, 2015
Red Raider Nation lost a family member. She fought with courage & grace and will be missed by many. Rest in Peace @jenniecbailey 💔💔 #GunsUp
-- Tina (@TechTina02) June 25, 2015
@jenniecbailey never got to meet u but I will be glad to c u in heaven some day#prayers #Rip #Godisgood
-- Ben Fender (@ben_fender) June 25, 2015
Graham Harrell on Jennie Bailey:"She was a great lady and like a second mother to most of the players" #TexasTech #WreckEm #RememberMsBailey
-- RedRaiderNation (@RedRaiderNation) June 25, 2015
2day is a sad day in LBK. Jennie Bailey went home. But I can still feel her Love for us around here. Grind & Shine for Ms Bailey @TTU🏈 #RIP🙏
-- IronKris (@Kris_Williams6) June 25, 2015
Jennie Bailey will be missed beyond belief. Praying for Texas Tech and the Bailey family. We love you, Jennie.
-- Kelsey Jo Angel (@Kelseyjo_39) June 25, 2015
#tbt Photos from last year's Women's Clinic to support Jennie Bailey. #RememberMsBailey http://t.co/P7VDQvaLCu pic.twitter.com/DQdoUcTUkK
-- Brad Tollefson (@Brad_Tollefson) June 25, 2015
A sad day for the Red Raider family to hear of Jennie Bailey's passing. Touched all she met. You are free & with God now. Guns all way up!
-- Debra Sanderson (@redheadraider2) June 25, 2015
It's been said that to touch a life is to touch the future. Jennie Bailey did just that. Sending heartfelt condolences to all she impacted.
-- Robert L. Duncan (@ChancellorRLD) June 25, 2015
It's hard to imagine you not being here, passing on the last day in my life that I am 22 years of... https://t.co/YXdsdrL1Rv
-- Jace Amaro (@J_ACER22) June 25, 2015
#TexasTech Fam: Funeral Service for @jenniecbailey... Trinity Church at 2:00 on Monday. *Please wear Red & Black #RememberMsBailey
-- Tamara Jolee (@TamaraJoleeTV) June 25, 2015
Sharing sweet memories of @jenniecbailey on @KCBD11 at 6:00 pic.twitter.com/gCTPbCMaic
-- Shaley Sanders (@ShaleyKCBD) June 25, 2015
"Aloha oe,aloha oe, E ke onaona noho i ka lipo One fond embrace, a hoi ae au, Until we meet again.. @jenniecbailey https://t.co/IvwfIsm6XM
-- Linda Lee Fehoko (@Feholi) June 25, 2015
@jenniecbailey RIP Jennie, you will be sorely missed at Texas Tech
-- Blair Wilson (@4efeb1f4fc49433) June 25, 2015
Thank u-as a mom to my boys ... Please watch over the program my warrior sistah! Love eternal @jenniecbailey 💞FOE pic.twitter.com/qRMhNG50hp
-- Linda Lee Fehoko (@Feholi) June 25, 2015
@courtneycdavis @jenniecbailey was my aunt. She would drive with me during drivers ed and encouraged me into going to tech I love her a lot!
-- Hunter LoCascio (@HunterLoCascio) June 25, 2015
Jennie shined bright for God, family, friends, and the Texas Tech football family. Missed and forever loved! https://t.co/uOTnavzlvP
-- Cody Davis (@CodyDavis) June 25, 2015
https://t.co/k5psJ5e85A Tribute to a great Tech lady Jennie Bailey. She meant so much to so many! All of us wish that type impact!
-- @ttechsan (@ttechsan) June 26, 2015
I just tried to be honest & pay homage to a special woman in a humble way. My tribute to Jennie Bailey -Brian... http://t.co/NIhdcXfIhe
-- KAMC News (@KAMCNews) June 26, 2015
I lost a great friend! She was someone I could always count on to make me laugh! I love you Jennie Bailey. pic.twitter.com/2dE8SRu0ny
-- James Gray (@GrayGray31) June 25, 2015
R.I.P Jennie Bailey, was like a mother to all football players at Tech over the past 20 + years #RememberMsBailey #WreckEm @TechAthletics
-- Harold Watson (@mrhgw23) June 26, 2015
Sad loss 4 #TexasTechFootball - #InRemembrance of Jennie Bailey. Truly extraordinary! #weloveyoujennie @techathletics pic.twitter.com/zsddyhXkEW
-- Brian Dubiski (@bdubiski) June 25, 2015
The moon is brighter, the stars are shinier.. #RememberMsBailey #WreckEm
-- Shawn Lindsey (@sl1sl) June 26, 2015
Great tribute to an amazing woman - so blessed to have known her. #RememberMsBailey #WreckEm https://t.co/gKhezoeVaY
-- Scott Lacefield (@ScottLacefield) June 25, 2015
Such a huge loss for Red Raider Nation and many others. You will be greatly missed. #RememberMsBailey https://t.co/aAbh1w1xSk
-- Zach Kittley (@ZKittley) June 25, 2015
Wreck'em in Paradise Jennie B! #RememberMsBailey
-- Eric Ward (@E_Ward18) June 25, 2015
Recruiting future RedRaider athletes w/ her was the best; memories I'll never forget #remembermsbailey @TechAthletics pic.twitter.com/dqkcqgaHeL
-- Lauren Locke (@lauren_locke) June 25, 2015
Rest in Peace Ms. Bailey. You are truly what being a Fearless Champion is all about. #RememberMsBailey
-- Eric Ward (@EricWard_7) June 25, 2015
Prayers going out to the Bailey family & the millions of Red Raiders mourning the loss of Jennie Bailey 😢 #RememberMsBailey
-- Cyndie Buckle (@Cydnie8) June 25, 2015
We will miss your smile, your words of encouragement and your friendship. #RememberMsBailey https://t.co/rDxB2Qd10u
-- Dinah Goodson (@dinahgoodson) June 25, 2015
Heavy heart today. Life is so precious. Enjoy your view over the Jones Ms. Jennie!! Thank you for always being so sweet! #remembermsbailey
-- Kalee Robinson (@kk_rob) June 25, 2015
We lost one of the best, but God gained a great partner to watch Red Raider games with. Rest In peace beautiful angel! #RememberMsBailey
-- Aden (@MamaTekk) June 25, 2015
-- Les (@azndawgpound) June 25, 2015
-- Dana Mayers (@dcbryson) June 25, 2015
Such a powerful woman, all of Texas Tech mourns losing Ms. Bailey. Fly high, guns up🔫?️ #RememberMsBailey
-- Taylor Love (@love_tlove) June 25, 2015
-- Chris Brister (@chrisbrister) June 25, 2015
-- Toby Warden (@trwarden) June 25, 2015
RIP Jennie Our prayers are with her family and her Texas Tech family today. #RememberMsBailey #WreckEm http://t.co/qHGQrGOzJo
-- Rock 101.1 Lubbock (@Rock101Lubbock) June 25, 2015
She was everything and more. Love you Mrs. Bailey,will miss you very much #TexasTech RT @Foss_Sports: @Patchmc42 https://t.co/fWSeNm8vfQ
- Marcus Coleman (@Patchmc42) June 26, 2015
@Feholi @TechAthletics @TTUFehoko For those who love Texas Tech, this is a very sad day. My heart hurts for those who loved her.
- Laura Barton Weiss (@barton1959) June 25, 2015









