Carolyn Bailey Champion, community leader and manager of Dr. Champion’s Pharmacy, passes away

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Carolyn Bailey Champion, community leader, civil rights advocate, and wife of beloved Dr. Champion, has passed away.

In addition to her legacy as the business manager and support system of Dr. Champion’s Pharmacy, Carolyn Bailey Champion was also the daughter of the original owners of the Lorraine Motel, now an integral part of the Civil Rights Museum.

Champion was a mainstay at the historic pharmacy, always seen behind the counter; family took to social media to honor her legacy and announce her passing:

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