Mrs. Charleen Griffeth Carey

Mrs. Charleen Griffeth Carey, age 80, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the farm that she spent her entire life on.

Mrs. Carey was the owner of Charleen's Auto Trim for over fifty years where she had a talent for providing superior automobile upholstery for people all across the southeastern United States. She loved attending car shows and was a member of the Studebaker Club. Charleen was an avid gardener that enjoyed working in the soil and growing flowers. She was a devoted member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church for 68 years.

Charleen was preceded in death by her parents, William Carl "Jack" Griffeth and Elizabeth Smith Griffeth; and siblings, Johnnie McKissick and Billy Jack Griffeth.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, Billy Ray Carey of Bethlehem; step-daughters, Debbie (Clyde) Andrews of Snellville and Susan (David) Parker of Palm Bay, FL; siblings, Peggy (Tommy) Baggett of Bethlehem and Marveen (Kevin) Brown-Mathis of Monroe; four step-grandchildren, Ashley DeLaurier of Loganville, Dylan Hinds of Covington, Brad Parker of Cheyenne, WY, and Kayla Parker of Melbourne, FL; six great-grandchildren; two nieces, Debbie Eason of Bethlehem Marla Nelson of Bethlehem; and one nephew, William Joel Brown of Cleveland.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Bethlehem First United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Frank Bernat officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Maddox Memorial Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mrs. Carey to Bethlehem First United Methodist Church at 709 Christmas Ave. Bethlehem, Georgia 30620.

Maddox Memorial Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements