Christine Johnson Bailey, 85, of Covington died April 19.

 The daughter of the late Green W. and Margaret McCart Johnson she was born in Newton County. She enjoyed traveling, reading, sewing, eating out, gardening and loved red roses. Mrs. Bailey was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and aunt.

 She is preceded in death by her son, David Bailey Sr.

 Survivors include her husband, Charlie L. "Whit" Bailey of Covington; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Lana Bailey of Conyers; grandchildren, Scott and Liz Bailey of Loganville, Shane and Cindy Bailey of Conyers, Slade Bailey of Atlanta, David Jr. and Jessica Bailey of Conyers; great-grandchildren, Amanda (Bailey) and Brent Chaffin of Broken Arrow, Okla., Chris Bailey of Loganville; great-great-grandchildren, Damian Bailey of Conyers, Madison Chaffin of Broken Arrow, Okla.; sister, Florence Hinton of Fla.; several nieces and nephews.

 Funeral services for Mrs. Bailey were held April 21 at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan.

 The Rev. Richard Gravitt officiated and interment was in Covington City Cemetery.

The Covington News April 27, 2008