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Frances Taylor Gay

July 28, 1935 ~ April 2, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT - Frances Taylor Gay, age 83, surrounded by her loving children, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on July 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Zadock Taylor and Elizabeth Louise Batts Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Raymond Gay; a sister, Shirley Wheeler; and her brother Robert Taylor. Frances was a longtime member of the West Edgecombe Baptist Church in Rocky Mount where she faithfully participated in several committees and held various positions inside the Church. For many years Frances enjoyed being a substitute teacher with the Edgecombe County Public School System. She took great joy in spending time with her special friends at the beach and enjoyed the beauty in caring for her garden. Frances was especially grateful for her family of whom she cherished. Enjoying the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren always put a smile on her face and there was always a moment which called for her family to be gathered around her table. It was during those times that she was the happiest. Frances was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family. Frances leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter Brenda Wall and her husband, Larry, of Rocky Mount; her sons, Tony Gay and his wife, Linda, of Rocky Mount, and Alan Gay of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brad Gay and his wife Melissa, Brooks Gay, Jason Gay, Kristen Cockrell and her husband, Dillon, Allyson Gay, Ashley Kite and her husband Ashly, and Brandon Gay; great-grandchildren, Haley, Carter, Levi, and Emma Gay, and Easton, Hayden and Bryson Kite; and her sisters, Miriam Frederick and Jan Shore. She will also be missed by her sister-cousin, Joyce Brown and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Steve Edmondson and Rev. Mike Edmondson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made in Frances' name to Kindred Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 680 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202 or the Alzheimers Association Eastern NC, 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612 Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 4/5, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 4/5, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Steve Edmondson and Rev. Mike Edmondson officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 4/5, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

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  1. Tony, Alan and Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I am in Chicago on business but my heart will be with you guys on Friday! Jeff

  2. Brenda, Alan, Tony and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace and comfort. Teresa, Al and Anna Catherine Bullard

  3. Brenda, Alan, Tony, and family, very sorry to hear about your mom. We were around her for many years and she was always a pleasure to be around. Great person and she loved all of her family. Take care, Love all.of y’all…..

  4. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tony, Alan and Brenda. Your mother is now at peace. Love you all.

  5. Sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Gay. She was a very sweet and kind lady. I had the pleasure of working with her when she would substitute teach at our school. She will be greatly missed.

  6. Im just finding out that you past Dear Aunt Frances. You were one of the most caring loving and truly BEAUTIFUL people I ever had the honor of knowing. I had the honor and privilage of calling you my Aunt. Rest in Peace sweet Aunt Frances you will truly be missed we WILL meet again. Mary Frances


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