Edna Gay Wood
April 11, 1916 ~ April 13, 2014
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Edna Gay Wood, 98, passed away April 13, 2014. She was born April 11, 1916 in Edgecombe County to the late Luther Albert Gay Sr. and Lizzie Lancaster Gay. She was also preceded in death by her husband Willie (Buster) Wood, brother Luther Albert Gay Jr. and sister Elizabeth Gay Adams.
Edna had no children but counted her nieces and nephews as her own. Billy Gay and Mike Adams preceded her in death. Remaining to cherish her memories are Ray Gay, Tommy Gay, Earl Gay, Peggy Gay Williams, Betty Jean Gay Jones, Yvonne Adams Rhodes, Bonnie Adams Hollowell and their families.
Edna loved gardening, baking and crafts and was always sharing them with family and friends. She loved trying new recipes of pies and cakes to serve family members on Sunday afternoons. Her recipes will be passed down for generations.
The family would like to thank Nash Hospice, the staff and friends at Brekenridge Retirement Center for their loving care of Edna Gay Wood.
A graveside memorial service will be held 11:00am Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Terry Brooks officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home 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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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Wednesday 4/16, 11:00 am
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Miss Edna was always sharp as a tack. Even in her 90’s she seemed to have such a clear mind. I was amazed how long she lived by herself. Such a sweet lady! !!!
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Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible student. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258 that says soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we all have the hope of seeing our loved ones again and to live in perfect conditions. I hope that this scripture can bring some comfort during these difficult times.
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