Carolyn Brock Bailey, age 72, of Ellenboro

Carolyn Brock Bailey, age 72, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Carolyn was born October 9, 1952 in Greenville County, SC to the late Allen Brock and Mary Warren Brock.

She was a graduate of Chapman High School and earned an associate's degree from Spartanburg Tech. Carolyn worked as an x-ray technician for Shelby Medical Associates and Rutherford Regional Hospital. She then worked for 30 years as a Teacher's Assistant at Ellenboro Elementary School. She faithfully served alongside her husband as a pastor's wife and helpmate for over 39 years. She was a dedicated Christian, beloved wife, loving mother and a special "Grammy" to her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Beth Brock and a great niece, Erika Brock.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of almost 52 years, Rev. Philip Bailey; daughters, Holly Bailey and Hope Bailey both of Ellenboro; son, Rev. Brock Bailey (Courtney) of Central, SC; brothers, Walter Brock of Campobello, SC, Roger Brock (Rebekah) of Moore, SC and Harold Brock (Kim) of Reidville, SC; grandchildren, Kelly Bailey, Katherine Bailey, Daniel Bailey and Rachel Bailey.

The funeral was held April 17 at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Nick King officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Gideons International, www.gideons.org or to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering at Sandy Springs First Baptist Church, 382 Sandy Springs Rd., Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church, 369 Campfield Church Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.