Carrie Bailey

01/11/2026

Carrie Bailey, 86, of Center, passed away Saturday January 10, 2026.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday January 14, 2026 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Noble. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 12 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. 

She was born September 26, 1939 in Center to Tracy and Opal (Bradshaw) Hughes. 

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:
Chad Chessher, Justin Campbell, Shane Campbell, Blake Campbell, Chase Campbell, Treven Bailey, Brent Bailey, Caine Snell and Trae Bailey

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.