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Mary Gallup Gaddy

1935 - 2018

BORN

1935

DIED

2018

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Mary Gaddy Obituary

MARY GALLUP GADDY Mary Gallup Gaddy of Wilmington, NC died on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. She was born in Charleston, SC on March 18, 1935 and moved to Wilmington at the age of 5. Mary graduated from New Hanover High School in 1953. It was there at age 16 that she met George Gaddy and they were married for 63 years. She was mother to Lisa Gainey and her husband Don of Smithfield, NC, Leslie Godbold of Wilmington, NC and her husband Billy, who predeceased her, and Manley Gaddy and his wife Arden of Estes Park, Colorado. She was most proud of her five grandchildren. Raiford Gainey and his wife Suzanne of Ft. Mill, SC, Rebecca Chedrani and her husband Bert of Durham, NC, Katie Gaddy of Wilmington, NC, Carrie Godbold of Raleigh, NC and Pete Gaddy of Wilmington, NC. She is also survived by a sister, Dorothy Hollis and husband Charlie of Wilmington, NC. Mary was predeceased by two sisters, Jeanette Van Fossen and Harriet Strickland. She was a true Southern lady who was created to be a homemaker, wife and mother. She loved the Lord, her family and her church, Winter Park Baptist. Mary was a tireless servant by teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, volunteering in the church library, and the American Red Cross. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, August 30 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Winter Park Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, August 31 at 11:00 am at Winter Park Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Winter Park Baptist Church 4700 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 or Lower Cape Fear Hospice 1406 Physicians Drive Wilmington, NC. 28401. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.

Published by Wilmington Star-News from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2018.
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Leslie, I am very sorry to hear the news about your mom. I remember her as being so gracious at the beach house, boating and in town to all of the high school crew.

Terri Hanson

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September 22, 2018

Manley, I'm sorry to learn of your mom's passing.

Glenn Davenport

September 5, 2018

So very sorry for your loss. I lived on Pine Street growing up and visited your home frequently. Beautiful family.

Becky Burris McWatty

September 5, 2018

I have known the Gaddys for almost my whole life. I grew up on Pine Street and attended Winter Park Bapt. Church. Mrs. Gaddy was always smiling and was always happy. So sorry for your loss.

wayne McCartney

August 31, 2018

Dear Lisa, I am thinking of you and your family and praying for you as you celebrate the life of your dear mother. It is a great joy to know that one of our loved ones has been released from the old hurting body and is immediately in the arms of Jesus. I love you Lisa and your family. I know the hurt and sorrow of separation. but I also know that there is joy in knowing your dear mother is with the Lord. God bless you. Faye Downs

Faye Downs

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August 31, 2018

George, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you.

Bobby Jackson

Friend

August 30, 2018

I knew Mary Alden from Winter Park School on through High School NHHS. She was a classmate and a dear friend--always smiling. Blessings on her family.

Clara Hodges

August 30, 2018

Lisa, As a child growing up in Winter Park Baptist Church I have very fond memories of your mom and dad. My thoughts and prayers are with the famiy.

Jackie Amerson Bowden

August 30, 2018

Mr. Gaddy, Lisa, Leslie, Manley and Mrs. Hollis and families; our hearts are broken in your loss. Mrs. Gaddy was a wonderful friend to all and her love of family, friends and of the Lord shone bright. We have thought of you often and kept you in our prayers and hearts. Heaven has welcomed an angel home. Keeping you in our prayers and hearts at this time. God Bless you all.

Melody Justin Betty Barnhill-Newell

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August 29, 2018

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Winter Park Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

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31

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Winter Park Baptist Church

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