Emily M. GAY

Emily GAY Obituary

WINDSOR - Emily Mattie (Edwards) Gay, 82, of Windsor, went to be with our heavenly Father on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010.
She was the daughter of the late Lafeyette Jackson Edwards and Lucy Brown Edwards.
Mrs. Gay is survived by her husband of 62 years, Will O. Gay Sr.; a son, Willie "Bobby" Gay Jr. of Windsor; five daughters, Virginia "Ann" Gay of Carrollton, Jean Shumaker and husband, Leroy of Smithfield, Barbara Insley of Smithfield, Deborah Palmer and husband, William "Billy" of Carrollton, and Janet Luedtke and husband, Kurt of Richmond; nine grandchildren, Carla, Angela, Laura, Roy, Jason, Joseph, Krissy, Ryan, Kyle; seven great-grandchildren, Dawn, Brittany, Daniel, Maddison, Langley, Chainey, Kayleigh; three brothers, Clarence Edwards of Smithfield, James Edwards of Windsor, and Morris Edwards of Surry; and one sister, Lola Gibbs of Smithfield.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Colonial Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at Oak Grove Church, 24065 Sugar Hill Road, Carrollton. Burial will follow at Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Windsor, Va.
Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Emily GAY

8 Entries

November 26, 2010

I will truly miss Aunt Emily. I remember walking from Nanny and Pawpaws (James and Thelma) to Emilys to play when I would visit. My condolences to the family she was a wonderful woman.

Janet Luedtke

November 25, 2010

To my dear, sweet mom...I miss you so much! The days ahead are not going to be easy, there will be times when I want to seek your advice and guidance...as I have many times...these are the times I will have to remember all that you taught me, to be the best person I can be, and have the best character possible and I can meet and face any challenges that life throws my way. I feel that you prepared me very well over the years, to live a full life and to raise my sons, Ryan and Kyle, with that same caring, generous heart that you always displayed to everyone you met. Although you are away from us for a short time, though we cannot see your beautiful face, or hear your soothing voice, you are surely still with us. I know one day, we will all be together again. God has made you well now and you are an angel with Him for all eternity. I take comfort in knowing, that one day, my mom and I will walk side by side again, she, still nurturing my heart. I love you now and will always. Thank you for giving me my life and a generous piece of yor heart to carry me through. I will see you in heaven.

November 23, 2010

To my mom who I will miss so very much. I know you are still here watching over all of us as you always have. I know you hear me saying how much we all love and miss you. One day we will be with you again and that will be good. But until then always know how much you will be missed. You have and always will hold a special place in my heart and Carla, Angie, and Laura and all our little grandchildren. We really miss you mom. Your daughter, Virgina Ann

November 23, 2010

this has been the hardest thing i have ever had to go through. I had the best mom one could ask for and each and every day she will always remain with me in every walk of life. I will love her forever.My daughters and grandchildren will miss her. love forever your daughter Virginia Ann

November 23, 2010

when ever we visited she was always cooking it seemed like always had the best sausage around

Marshall & Shirley Bryant

November 23, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Emilys passing on to eternity. Our thoughts and prayers will be with each of you in the days ahead.

Jim Wagers

November 23, 2010

Things that I am thankful for when I think of Aunt Emily.

Butterbeans (lima beans) with a bit of ham and little bits of chopped tomatoes
Fried chicken, Smithfield ham
Chickens running in the yard
Learning to put a pinch of baking soda in the ice tea to cut the bitterness
Fresh peanuts
A cracking voice hollerin for one of the children to clean up their mess
Right and wrong
Kindness
No nonsense
Biscuits and bacon
Soft spirit
Firm conviction
I’m thankful for the times we visited with aunt Emily, uncle Bob and all my cousins.
Sitting in the kitchen with her, early in the morning as she was preparing breakfast was a peaceful time. Some times as a kid you feel uneasy and unsure around the grown-ups. I don’t recall ever feeling that way around her. Unless of course I had done something out of line, then she could set it straight fairly quickly. Then all was well again.
As we get older, some speak of the loss of memory. I have found that my younger years seemed to have robbed me of some memories. Not that I don’t remember so much, but maybe I just didn’t understand how important and valuable some events were, didn’t notice some of the simple yet marvelous things that were around me.
So, while of course I remember Aunt Emily’s fine country cooking, I am very thankful that I do remember her character too. At least that’s how I remember it.

Cathie Wagers Moran

November 23, 2010

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Emily was such a special lady. She gave me lots of wonderful memories and I always loved to come and see her. She definitely made me remember Butterbeans :) from the time I spent with you all one summer in our early years. I wouldn't eat them for years, but now I love them. That's just one of my memories, she gave us many, from fishing trips to working in the garden or her sweet tea. We will miss her. Praying for you all for God's comfort and peace

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