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Janice Gaddy Obituary
She was born and raised in North Carolina and resided in Virginia. She was a loving lady with a heart of gold. She cooked the best home-cooked food you could ever find anywhere. Fly high and we will always love you.
She is happy to join her husband Walter Ray Gaddy; her oldest daughter, Debra Rose Gearheart; her grandchildren, Vickie Lynn Barkley, Melissa Lee Gearheart, and Christina Ann Gearheart; her three sisters, and four brothers; and Dennis Scott, Sr.
She will be dearly missed and always loved by her four daughters, Ann Lucas, Tina Lilley, Gail Beale, and Shannon Scott; her only son, Dennis Scott Jr.; step-daughters, Debra Gaddy and Becky Hobbs. She will always be treasured by her 14 spoiled grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She will always be in the hearts of her baby sister, Polly Smith; her brothers, Westly McCullen, Dick McCullen, and Ray McCullen; longtime dearest friends, Joyce Gupton and Alphonso Edwards.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at the funeral home chapel followed by interment at Parklawn Memorial Park.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share fond memories and words of comfort with the family.
Service arrangements are under the care of Parklawn – Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janice Gaddy
ann lucas
September 24, 2008
hi mom i was in your room today.i just lay down on the floorand jusy cry.i miss talking to you and kiss you good night.i wish that you where here with me i love mommy.good nightmommy and sweet dreast. love you always linda
Gail Beale
August 31, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Ruby Pate
August 27, 2008
Dear Gail and family I have known Janice for a long time and felt really bad over her health issues and i know that you did all you possible could to help her no one could have done better,, I am proud to have such a devoted woman as my daughter-in-law her loss can never be replaced,, love to all, Ruby pate and family
Stephanie Floyd
August 27, 2008
I'm sorry to see aunt janet to go but i guess now she is in a better place she is out of the pain and suffering...we all are going to miss her very deeply...she was always full of fun and made anyone laugh...we love you all...and our prayers are with all of all...!!! Nancy McCullen Michael, Bobby Michael, Stephanie Floyd, and John Mccullen
Helen Jackson
August 27, 2008
Gail, Tina. Linda Ann, Shannon and Dennis, I am sorry for your loss. Aunt Janet was a great person and I loved her so. She was full of love and laughter. I am going to miss her dearly. I love you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Helen Kay & Family.
kenny walker
August 26, 2008
Gail and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are sorry for your loss.
Kenny, Jennifer, Daniel and Kaylynn Walker
August 26, 2008
Gail,Tina,Liinda Ann,Shannon,&Dennis, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a wonderful,fun loving person. I loved her very much, Gail Wainio (McCormick). [Big Gail]
Lisa Jackson
August 26, 2008
To the family of Janice Gaddy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Vinmore Edwards
August 26, 2008
Dear Gail,
I'm sorry to know that your mom passed away. You must'nt take it so hard. God is by your side.
Love Vinmore
bobby,denise and johnnie goodman
August 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dot Peay
August 26, 2008
Dearest Gail,
Chrissy, Heather, Dinah, Steve, and family,
I am so very sorry. Gail you did your very best to keep Moma going. She was very lucky to have a wonderful daughter like you. Your girls are your strength so lean on them now. I know they will be lovingly by your side. Moma will be greatly missed. You will meet again in the Light.
From the staff of Home & Health Care
August 26, 2008
Dear family and friends:
I am sorry for your loss. I leave my deep condolences. Isaiah 26:19 "They that sleep in the earth will awake and shout for joy: for thy dew is a dew of sparkling light, and the earth will bring those long dead to birth again. (The New English Bible)
Connie Torres
August 26, 2008
Shannon, Gail, Tina, Linda, Denny & family,
Janice will be greatly missed. She was my moms best friend & like a second mom to me, Debbie & Robbie. She was also like a second daughter to Mamaw & Papaw. I can still remember going to her parents home in Norfolk 30 yrs ago. We were neighbors for a long time, but will remain "family" forever. God bless you all & keep you all strong. I'm so deeply sorry for you loss but we all KNOW she is in the loving arms of Debbie and her children now. With love, Connie, Debbie, Robbie, Papaw, Jaimie & Joshua
Karen Drees
August 26, 2008
Dennis, Tina, Gail and all,
I am truly sorry to hear about mom. She was so sweet and will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Flynn
August 26, 2008
Gail and family-Your Moma and her sassy ways will surely be missed. You will always have your angel on your shoulder, whenever you need her strength or comfort. There was always a smile or giggle in me when your Moma was around, and now I will keep that in my heart, and each day something will be done or said around us that will bring that smile and giggle right back. Love you, Mary
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