Dianne Bailey Carr

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dianne Bailey Carr, on March 31st, 2025, in Albany, GA, after a brief but courageous battle with leukemia. She was 77 years old. Born on August 27, 1947, in Terrell County, GA, Mom spent over 40 years calling Albany home. She was the daughter of Henry Perry Bailey Sr. and Louise James Bailey and the sister of Perry Bailey and Gayle Corbett. She was preceded in death by her brothers Glenn Bailey and Charles Bailey. Mom built a beautiful life with our father, George Carr, whom she always said was the best decision she ever made. Together, they owned and operated Carr’s Steakhouse on Slappey Drive for over 25 years, serving the Albany community with warmth and hospitality. Even after Dad’s passing in 1997, Mom remained dedicated to the restaurant and hospitality industry, most recently supporting the StewBos team at Merry Acres until her well-earned retirement. Above all, Mom’s greatest love was her family. She poured her heart into raising us—her sons, Ryan and Philip—and cherished our extended family, including her stepchildren, Sheri Johnson and Jonathan Carr, whom she loved as her own. Her six grandchildren, Caleb, Cohen, Cooper, Charlotte, Hannah, and Leah, were her absolute joy, and she never missed an opportunity to spoil them with love, wisdom, and, of course, the magic of Christmas—working to recreate the magic of her favorite time of year for others. She found comfort and purpose in her faith, dedicating countless hours to Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she volunteered and built lifelong friendships. She also shared her time to Phoebe Hospital, where she found great joy in working at the gift shop, crafting stuffed animals for patients, and spreading kindness to those in need. She had a deep love for reading, traveling with friends, and simply being present with the people she cared about most. She worked tirelessly to keep our family close, even when it wasn’t easy, and for that, we are forever grateful. Mom leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to family. We take comfort in knowing she is reunited with Dad and the loved ones who went before her. While our hearts ache in her absence, we will carry her spirit with us always. A celebration of life will be held on April 26th, 2025 at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 1pm. There will be a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Cancer Ties of Albany or Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mom, thank you for everything. We love you beyond what these words could ever accomplish.

Dianne Bailey Carr

August 27, 1947 - March 31, 2025