Kathleen Berry Gay
May 23, 1934 ~ February 1, 2018
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ROCKY MOUNT - Kathleen Berry Gay, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born in Hyde County, NC on May 23, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy Berry and Katie Berry. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn Sue Gay; sisters, Thelma Alexander, Ethel Hill and Betty Thompson; brother, J.B. Berry; brother-in-law, Marvin Gay; sister-in-law, Mary Brown.
Kathleen was widely known by all for the care and compassion she gave onto others. A woman of faith, together with her husband, she was a member of Englewood Baptist Church. She always enjoyed being around children, especially as a preschool teacher early in life. Kathleen especially loved her grandchildren and together they created many special memories. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all and will be dearly missed.
Kathleen leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 60 years, Willie Rudolph Gay, Sr.; her sons W.R. Gay, Jr. and his wife Janet of Richmond, VA, Stephen Gay and his wife Kathleen of Statesville, NC; brothers, Wayne Berry and his wife, Jill of Southport, NC and Henry Berry and his wife, Pat of Kinston, NC. Kathleen also leaves behind to cherish her memory, grandchildren; Hunter Gay of Charlotte, Garrison Gay of Charlotte, Hannah Gay of Statesville, Emma Gay of Richmond; sister-in-laws, Evelyn Glover, Emma Lou Pippen and Peggy Brown and their families. She will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Kathleen's name to Englewood Baptist Primetimers Group, 1350 S. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount.
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
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 2/4, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 2/5, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Charles Taylor officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Monday 2/5, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
So sorry for your loss. She is at rest with the Lord. She was a great lady.
Kathleen was a very special family friend. Many fond memories of the things she and Rudy did with my parents, Joe and Catherine. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved doing for others. Heaven has gained a true angel.
We were deeply saddened by the news of the death of Mrs. Gay. We are so very sorry. Please remember that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. Your Neighbor, Gerald Edwards & Family
The year was 1969 and Mrs. Gay persuaded a very shy 5 year old boy who lived a few houses down from her on Wellington drive to go to vacation bible school with her. I am 52 yrs old now and the memory of Mrs. Gay’s kindness is still very much alive in my heart and in many other’s as well.
The Jerdan family mourns with your family, especially you Rudy. Not only have you been fine neighbors for years but soon after we moved to Rocky Mount in 1986, Mrs. Gay was our son Andrew’s Preschool teacher at Englewood Baptist Church. We trust that the grace of God will be present with you at this time. Sincerely yours, Barry and Nancy Jerdan and family