Minnie Jo Fisher Gay
January 11, 1929 ~ December 9, 2015
Whitakers - Minnie Jo Fisher Gay, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Born in Nash County, NC on January 11, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Fisher, Jr. and Virginia Seleta Turner Fisher.
Minnie Jo was the first woman to serve as a Town Commissioner for the Town of Whitakers. An avid gardener, she loved to work in her flower and vegetable garden, canning her produce to share with her family each Sunday when they gathered for dinner at “Mama Jos”. She was passionate about family, enjoying these dinners and family vacations. Minnie Jo became interested in family history at the age of 19 and for the next 60 years was an avid researcher of genealogy, not only for her family, but many families in North Carolina, having publications in several books. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church for over 65 years, serving her Lord and Savior in every way she could.
Minnie Jo leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 67 years, Louis Norman Gay, Jr.; her daughter, June G. Carlisle and husband, Bobby, of Conetoe; son, Louis Norman Gay, III and wife, Tracie, of Red Oak. She is survived by her grandchildren, Amy Carlisle Dixon and husband, Brian; Ashley Benjamin Carlisle, III; Jesse Louis Gay and Travis Williamson Gay; and great-grandchildren, Cooper Lee Dixon and Austin Carlisle Dixon. She is also survived by her brothers, John Thomas Fisher, III and wife, Sylvia, of Rocky Mount; and Donald Dudley Fisher and wife, Cynthia, of Rocky Mount. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Edna Virginia “Ginger” Gay; and sister, Seleta Fisher Rose; and brother, Kenneth Thomas Fisher.
The family would like to thank Minnie Jos caregivers for their loving care, Lynetric Evans; Keyona Williams; Mable Daniels; and Elsa Berrocal.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gethsemane Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, P. O. Box 715, Whitakers, NC 27891.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Pastor Gene Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Whitakers Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Friday, December 11, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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.
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Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
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Ms. Minnie Jo was truly a beautiful Southern Lady. She was unable do the things physically she wished to do anymore. I know she is finally picking up pecans, once again, building something or canning something wonderful for the angels in heaven . She is truly a legacy that has touched all our lives at Gethsemane and as a friend. She never gave up being a faithful witness for her Lord. She was a passionate, strong and dedicated woman and we are so fortunate to have know her. She will truly be missed. Love to all! Debbie Blackmon
i will miss seeing that beautiful smile in church on sunday mornings and wednesday nights love you .
The first at Gethsemane to take me under her wing. Faithful in everything she did. She and Norman visited Mrs. Strickland on a regular bases bringing the joy of fellowship. I will never forget her. Bette Strickland