She was born September 27, 1945 in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Velvia Bailey.
Carolyn was a member of the Oconee Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren. Carolyn loved to sew and enjoyed going antique shopping.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Bailey and a sister, Diane Pierce.
Survivors include her children, Charlotte Brockway and Frank Grimsley both of Watkinsville; two brothers, Donnie Bailey and Fred Bailey; two grandchildren, Brandy Peters and Alicia Grimsley; four great-grandchildren; Benjamin Peters, Brayden Grimsley, Payton Sosbee and Jayden Sosbee.
A celebration of Carolyn's life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Powers officiating.