Reba Blanche Keel Gay
August 12, 1930 ~ December 15, 2011
Reba Blanche Keel Gay, age 81, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011. She was born in Bertie County on August 12, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wall Gay.
Reba worked at Burlington Industries and retired from Abbot Labs. Her kindness and generosity was always expressed with her beautiful smile. A member of Harvest Baptist Church, she was truly blessed by her church family. She loved animals, gardening and flowers.
She leaves behind a legacy of love in her children, Gloria Strickland (Brian), Linda Aycocke (Joe), Deborah Allen (Roy), Teresa Thompson (Lee), Sharon Landis (Bobby), Arlene Ellis (Bruce), Ricky Perry (Diane), Ronnie Perry, and Steve Barnes (Pat); 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She will also be remembered by her brother, James Assad (Linda) and her special friend, Bill Whitfield.
Visitation with the family will be held 7:00pm to 8:30pm Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of Bobby and Sharon Landis. A service to celebrate Rebas life will be held at 1:00pm Monday afternoon at Harvest Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Harvest Baptist Church Building Fund, 2325 Old Mill Road, Rocky Mount NC 27803.
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.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 12/18, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Harvest Baptist Church
2325 Old Mill Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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Monday 12/19, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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TERESA AND DEBBIE,WE ARE SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER.I DO NOT REMEMBER HER,BUT I AM SURE THAT SHE WAS A FINE AND LOVING LADY,JUST FROM KNOEING THE TWO OF YOU.YOU KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO FOR YOU. RICHARD AND FAYE LANE
To all the Family of Mrs. Reba; She was a precious lady with a beautiful smile. She may be gone but will never be forgotten. Lemons to lemonade this lady hung in there. When opportunity knocked, it sometimes knocked her down but she never let it get her down for long. Whether it be a relationship, her health, or her professional life, her reservoir of love and faith just kept overflowing. She is a triumphant, shining example…. A woman who truly knew the value of family, friendship and the gift of time… And one who put aside all judgment to share her unconditional love. One who truly love the love and lived it. She will be missed by me and everyone at Harvest Baptist. My prayer are with each member of the family.