Carrina Brock Gailey, age 75, of Homer, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Born on April 7, 1950, in Commerce, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Floyd Brock and Lucy Robinson Brock.
Carrina was a devoted homemaker and a faithful member of New Birth Baptist Church in Baldwin, where she lovingly served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. Her greatest joy in life was caring for children—pouring into them kindness, goodness, and a strong foundation of faith. Known affectionately as “Nanny,” Carrina earned this title not only from her own grandchildren, but from countless children in her neighborhood whose lives she touched with her nurturing spirit and open heart.
In addition to her parents, Carrina was preceded in death by her son, Gary Gailey; grandson, Kyle Norris; great-grandson, Ganin McDaniel; brothers, Bobby Brock and Johnny Brock; and sister, Maebelle Brock.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 56 years, Larry C. Gailey; daughters and son-in-law, Lisa Gailey Norris (Brian) and Patty “Charlie” Pursley; sister, Gladys Croy; grandchildren, Kevin (Dystiny), Seth, and Shelby Norris, Regan Pursley, and Kasey Pursley Ramos; great-grandchildren, AJ Norris, Ella Norris, Paighton Maney, and Dallas McDaniel; along with many special nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home, with Rev. Jeryle Roach officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour on Thursday.
In accordance with Carrina’s wishes, she will be cremated following the service.
An online guest registry is available for the Gailey family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
