Carole L. (Bailey) Newman

Carole Bailey Newman affectionately known as Carole, Mom, and Mawmaw passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, on April 11, 2024, at home in Sugar Land, Texas. Born to Clarence and Minnie Bailey on August 20, 1936, in Akron, Ohio she was a beacon of light and warmth in the communities she dearly loved. Carole was a cherished member of the Bailey family, being the only child. In 1957, she married her beloved James “Jim” Newman in a beautiful ceremony at their family church, marking the beginning of a shared life filled with love and devotion. A graduate of Princeton High School and Marshall University both in West Virginia, Carole dedicated her life to her husband’s businesses, Calvary Baptist Church, and her children. Carole’s love extended to her two children, Sandra (John) Coombs and the late David Newman who remember her as a nurturing soul, always ready with a comforting word or an engaging story. Her two grandchildren, Aaron (Signe) Coombs and Ariel Coombs and her two great granddaughters, Adley and Emery will carry her legacy of kindness and joy. An avid gardener, master of crossword puzzles, and a keen bird watcher, Carole also graced many with her talent as a pianist and sang solos at church. Her famous homemade butter rolls, and lovingly knitted Christmas sweaters were the highlights of family gatherings. Her commitment to the West Virginia communities of Nitro and Charleston was evident through her volunteer work at the local library and her tireless efforts in organizing the first county and state Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) chapters in West Virginia. Carole also was a magistrate candidate through the Kanawha County Court System. Predeceased by her parents, husband, and her precious son, David, Carole’s memory will be cherished and kept alive by her loving daughter, beloved grandchildren, treasured great grandchildren and communities that were better for her presence. A celebration and service will be held at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens West Virginia Mausoleum, Cross Lanes with Lead Pastor Aaron Karr of Calvary Baptist Church presiding. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. A very special thank you to her exceptional caregivers, Lou Ella Jewell and Susan Tabe who gave Carole love and support while she remained comfortably at her daughter and son in laws home. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Carole L. (Bailey) Newman

August 20, 1936 - April 11, 2024