Marie Strickland Gay

July 21, 1930 - November 19, 2008
Marie Strickland Gay

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Clara ìMarieî Strickland Gay, 78, of Hendersonville, NC, died peacefully Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at her daughterís home in Hendersonville, NC.

Born July 21, 1930 in Nash County, NC, Marie lived most of her life in Ayden, NC, in Pitt County, where she lovingly raised her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Claude Perry Gay, and her parents, Spencer and Artelia Strickland.

She was a member of the Ayden United Methodist Church.

She is survived by a dear friend, James Lou Petty of Grifton, NC; a son, Spencer Earl Gay of Ayden, NC; a daughter and son-in-law, Tracey Lynn Gay and Keith Edward Fields of Hendersonville, NC; a grandson, Brandon Perry Gay of Grimesland, NC; two brothers and a sister and their families, SG and Betty Strickland of Rocky Cross, NC, and their daughter, Sandra of Florida; Jimmy and Barbara Strickland of Pongo Shores, NC, and their daughter, Kim; and Katie and Gene Avery and their children, Michele and Tim, all of Ayden, NC.

The family wishes to thank their ìPark Avenue Familyî and numerous friends in Ayden, as well as the Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care ìfamily,î Pardee Pavilion, and Dr. John Watters in Hendersonville for all their love, friendship, compassion, care, and support.

A Celebration of Life is planned for 10 AM Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Ayden United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, or to a charity of the donorís choice.


Service

Saturday, November 29, 2008
12:00 AM

Ayden United Methodist Church - Directions
460 3rd Street
Ayden, NC 28513

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  • November 22, 2008
    Lisa Rabey says:
    Tracey and Spencer, I am glad I got to visit with you on your Mom's last visit home. Lisa

  • November 22, 2008
    Cathy Ledford says:
    You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for your loss.

  • November 20, 2008
    Anna Maria Lease says:
    Dear Tracey and Keith, Only love lives forever. That love supported your gift of presence to Marie, and that empowered love will live on and on. May you always be comforted and warmed by your Mom's boundless love for you. I send my love to you and your family. May peace be yours. Love, Anna Maria

  • November 24, 2008
    Carol Churchill says:
    Dear Tracy & Keith, I am keeping you close in heart and wishing you all the comfort and love you need. I hope you have a safe trip. Love, Carol

  • November 25, 2008
    Henry and Diane Stokes says:
    To the Gay family, we would like to express our sympathy and love. Marie was a sweet lady. We were Lew's neighbor for about 30 years and we met her through him. Lew is such a special person that we love so dearly. Although, we live in Winterville now, we try to keep up with him as much as we can. I spoke with him when we read Marie's obituary in the paper last we. He was so sad but was at peace knowing that she was in a better place. We are sorry we will not be able to attend the service but we will keep you close in our thoughts and prayers.