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Mary Gilchrist Obituary

Gilchrist, Mary Louise (Harden)
A loving mother and grandmother, Mary passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the age 88. Mary never met a stranger and had friends of all ages. Mary was known as "Nana" to her grandchildren and all of their many friends. She enjoyed attending all of the sporting events and school functions her grandchildren participated in. She was a chauffeur for the group of ladies from First Baptist Church who played dominoes on Sundays after church. She enjoyed everything she did and was always ready to go anywhere, with a smile on her face, and ready to make new friends. At 81, she started a new job as a greeter at Taco Bell where she made many more friends. She was a special lady who was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Villar, her husband, Tyler and granddaughter, Keely Elizabeth Villar; brother, Dr. Harold D. Harden and his wife, Dorothy, with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hal Alexander Gilchrist and her beloved grandson, Drew Villar.

Funeral services will be held on Wed, October 22, 2014 at First Baptist Church, Gonzales at 1 pm with a visitation starting at 11 am. There will be a graveside service on Friday, October 24 at Smyrna Cemetery in Chattahoochee, Florida, at 1:00 pm on Friday.
Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales in charge of arrangements.
Please visit www.oursofh.com to offer your condolences to the family.

Published by Gadsden County Times from Oct. 27 to Nov. 26, 2014.
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Mary all our lives are so
Warmly Blessed by knowing Mary Lou You
are always contentiously
In my prayers. The Lord Jesus Bless You with Peace& His Comfort Amen.

Roger (Rock)

November 25, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

annie horne

November 14, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

October 27, 2014

Mary Frances and family, so sorry for your loss. My life was blessed to have known Mary Lou and Hal.

Ken Richardson

October 23, 2014

Mary was so sweet to me and my mother when my mom was ill and passed away. I will say a prayer for you and your family. She was a sweet lady.

Bonnie Andrews

October 23, 2014

we are praying for all of the family during this time of loss. Mom (Zelda) has told us of their friendship in the good old days, I hope she will be able to attend graveside, Kenny & Janice Brown , sneads florida

October 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you through your grief. ( John 11 : 25 )

Jazmín

October 22, 2014

Mary and family, so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We have lost a precious lady. Our love and prayers to you.

Phillip and Sabrina Bass

October 22, 2014

Mary, I am so sorry to hear the news of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful person who touched so many lives. I will always remember the joy she brought to my own mother's life. I know you have wonderful memories to cherish. You and your family are in my prayers.

Paula Scarton

October 22, 2014

Mary,
I am praying for you and your family/friends as you go through this difficult time.

Laurie Gilpin

October 22, 2014

Mary, I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed every single moment with Nana. Those memories will be cherished forever. Love,

Nat

Nathalia Rocha-Dickson

October 22, 2014

Mary, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I know you will miss her dearly. Sending prayers to all and God Bless.

Chuck & Sharon LeBlanc

October 22, 2014

One of the sweetest, dearest ladies, that I've ever had the pleasure to know. The last time I remember seeing her is when she came with her daughter Mary to hear me preach one sunday a few yrs. back. She was there to support me :) She was like that :) Loving, caring and giving... that is how I knew her and will always remember her. My days are numbered I believe. Soon I will be able to hug her and sit with her once again... for eternity... with joy. God is good.

Bert Lott

October 22, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

DONNA MOORE

October 21, 2014

I love Nana and will miss you

Shundea Pickett

October 21, 2014

I just want to say that Ms. Mary was more then a patient to me. I loved her as if she was my grandmother. I will miss her dearly. My prayers go out to her family. May God bless you all

Shundea Pickett

October 21, 2014

Sorry to hear about Miss Mary.You and family are in our prayers. Margie Cedotal

October 21, 2014

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