Carolyn Andrews Bailey, DAPI retiree
Carolyn Andrews Bailey of Millsboro departed this life Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 14, 1958, in Baltimore, Md., to the late William Andrews and Grace Marshall Broughton.
Carolyn graduated from Indian River High School in Dagsboro in 1976. Carolyn was joined in holy matrimony to Tyrone Bailey Feb. 22, 1997.
She worked and retired from Delaware Adolescent Program Inc. (DAPI). Carolynn decided to return to work after retiring and was a faithful employee at Ocean Sands Hotel in Fenwick Island until the hotel closed.
She was a member of St. John 2nd Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Clarence N. Sample Sr., and later, Rev. Annie J. Custis.
Carolyn enjoyed shopping at Kohls and Boscov’s. She also loved and cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Andrews; father, William Andrews; and three brothers, William Jr. Andrews, David Andrews and Daniel Andrews. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Tyrone Bailey of Millsboro; four sons, Shawn Andrews, Travis Andrews, Darnell Andrews, all of Millsboro, and Lance Andrews Seaford; and two brothers, Gary Andrews of Georgetown, and Dale Andrews of New Jersey. Carolyn also leaves seven grandchildren, Darnaya Andrews, Zyaire Andrews, Kamryn Andrews, Alexa Andrews, Kayden Andrews, Maryka Andrews and Teoana Andrews; one great-grandchild, Kyro Eley; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A viewing and time of visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 5, at St. John 2nd Baptist Church, Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, with a funeral service beginning at noon with Pastor Annie Jane Custis officiating. Interment follows in St. John 2nd Baptist Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. John 2nd Baptist Church, P.O. Box 116, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com.
