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Paducah Jan. 01, 1939 | May. 27, 2016
Paducah | Jan. 01, 1939 | May. 27, 2016

Karen Elizabeth Bailey Drew, 77, of Paducah, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at her home.

 

Karen was born on January 1, 1939 in Paducah, KY to the late Ewing Milton “E.M.” Bailey and Evelyne Ovesen Bailey.  She attended Newcomb College Institute of Tulane University in New Orleans, LA and received her Master’s Degree from Columbia University in New York, NY.  Before returning home to Paducah to raise her family, Karen enjoyed a singing career in New York City.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Paducah.

 

She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Drew of Troy, MO and Charles Drew and wife Amy of Cleveland, OH; siblings, Teena Seaborn of Benton, KY; E.M. “Jack” Bailey, Jr. of Paducah, KY; and James “Sonny” Bailey of Calvert City, KY; grandchildren, Savannah and Preston Drew; nine nieces and nephews; and thirteen great-nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

 

Private graveside services will be held at a later date at Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery  in Sharpe, KY.  Rev. Mike Chamberlain will officiate.

 

Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

 

You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.milnerandorr.com.

 


Milner and Orr Funeral Homes
120 Memorial Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
Email : info@milnerandorr.com Phone : (270) 442-5100