Carrie Gailey Norton

Carrie Gailey Norton, age 85, of the Hollingsworth Community in Baldwin, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Born on March 8, 1940, in Banks County, Georgia, Carrie was a daughter of the late Lee Gailey and Arizona Brock Gailey. She lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and quiet devotion to her family and community. Carrie retired from KenBar Manufacturing after many years of dedicated service, where she was known for her strong work ethic and reliability.

In her time away from work, Carrie found great joy in simple blessings. She loved tending to her vegetable and flower gardens, crocheting, and spending time reading her Bible. Nature brought her peace, and she especially delighted in watching hummingbirds—small moments that reflected her gentle spirit and appreciation for God’s creation. Carrie was of the Baptist Faith and trusted deeply in the promises of her Lord.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Carrie Fuerte; her brothers, Fred, Finess, Robert, Condus, Lee, Jr., and Johnny Gailey; and her sisters, Frances Donaldson and Ruth Blackwell.

She is survived by her loving husband, John Norton; her son, Jerry Gailey; her grandson, Jason Gailey; five great-grandchildren; her brothers, Larry Gailey (Carrina) and James Gailey; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who will cherish her memory.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home, with Elder Terrell Simmons and Rev. Tim House officiating. Interment will follow in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour.

An online guest registry is available for the Norton family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.

Carrie will be remembered for her steady faith, her love of family, and the quiet grace with which she lived her life. Her legacy of devotion and kindness will continue to live on in all who knew and loved her.

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.