Carrie Bailey

Carrie Bailey, 86, of Center, passed away Saturday January 10, 2026. Carrie was born on September 26, 1939, in Center, Texas, to the late Tracy Hughes and Opal (Bradshaw) Hughes.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 12PM at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. 

Carrie was a lifelong member of the Assemblies of God Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She loved the Lord-her spiritual strength served as an anchor throughout her life. Carrie loved life and lived it to the fullest. Carrie cherished time spent with her kids and grandchildren.

She is survived by:
Children:
Kathy Matthews and husband, Mark 
Gina Chessher and husband, Cecil
Alesia Campbell and husband, Steve 
Vernon Bailey and Angela 

Grandchildren:
Stephanie Snell
Chasity Cooper and husband, Shane
Chad Chessher and wife, Jenney
Sarah and Joe Thornton
Justin Campbell and wife, April 
Shane Campbell and wife, Ashley
Blake Campbell and wife, Magon
Chase Campbell and wife, Jade
Treven Bailey and wife, Jill
Brent Bailey

27 Great-Grandchildren

3 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Sister:
Virginia Campbell of New Caney

Sister-in-law:
Virginia Hughes of Irving
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

She is preceded by in death by her parents, Tracy and Opal Hughes, Husband, Billy Earl Bailey, Granddaughter, Mary Kunkel, Sisters and Brother, Jerry Lynn Hughes, Cheryl McCauley, Spencer Hughes, Huey Hughes and Melba Battles, grandparents, Sara and Bascom Bradshaw.

Pallbearers serving are, Chad Chessher, Justin Campbell, Shane Campbell, Blake Campbell, Chase Campbell, Treven Bailey, Brent Bailey, Caine Snell and Trae Bailey