Ms. Carolyn Drayton

Obituary For Ms. Carolyn Drayton

Youngstown A homegoing celebration in honor of Minister Carolyn Drayton will be held Friday September 24, 2021 at 12pm at New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown, Oh. Ms. Drayton,68, of Youngstown Ohio departed this life on Tuesday September 14,2021 at Mercy Health. Carolyn was born December 30,1952 in Youngstown Ohio a daughter of Harvey and Hattie (Dunlap) Drayton. She was a 1971 graduate of South High School, she also attended Youngstown State University. She was an anointed singer and served as a member of the gospel group L.A. Simons from New Bethel Baptist Church. She enjoyed writing poetry and spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory her children, Tanisha (Tyrone) Crafter of Youngstown, Carl Drayton of New Castle PA, Gary (Tamiesha) Drayton of Youngstown, Arthur Drayton of Youngstown, Qweon (Dazia) Drayton-Washington of Youngstown; her brothers Harvey Drayton of Maryland, Gary Drayton (Cynthia) of Atlanta, GA; 26 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Wilbert Drayton.

The family will receive friends Friday from 11-12pm at the church.

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