Carolyn Rae Royal Bailey, age 86 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Friday evening, July 24, 2020 at her residence.  She was born July 5, 1934 in Burlington, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Raymond Paul Royal and the late Mary Louise Caudle Royal. 

She was a retired school teacher and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.  Carolyn was a real prayer warrior, praying daily and incessantly for others that she knew and loved.  She was active always in her church and was an ardent supporter of the Women’s Missionary Union. 

Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Reverend Edwin Earl Bailey; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Sherry Bailey of Atlanta, Georgia; granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Bailey of Rexburg, Idaho; grandson, Breandon Bailey of Silver Thorn, Colorado; brother-in-law, Ed Allen of Meridian, Mississippi; nephew, Craig Martin of Winston, North Carolina and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, throughout the United States.  

Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Francis and Walker Martin, and her nephews: Eric and David Martin of Burlington, North Carolina. 

According to her wishes, she is being cremated and no services are planned.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com.  Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.