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Lizzie Gay Obituary

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mrs. Lizzie Mae Gay, 75, entered into rest on Sunday, May 29, 2016, in the University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016, in the Elliott Sons Funeral Home Lumpkin Rd. chapel with Rev. Jerry Pitman officiating. Burial will follow in the Harlem Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road. Mrs. Gay was a native of Jenkins Co., but has lived in Augusta for several years. She was an in home caretaker and aide for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include her son, Thomas (Krystal) Nichols; daughter, Joyce (John) Beasley; her stepchildren, Jimmy Gay, Lori Gay Griffin (Larry), Sandy Gay Vaughn (Danny), Penny Cook Christol (Steve), and Brad Cook; brother, Joe Wright Jr.; sisters, Agnes Lorhman and Mary Reid; grandchildren, Betty McGahee, Cathy White, Christopher Beasley, John Beasley, Katelyn Beasley, Donna Park Radford, Stacy Kay, as well as several great-grandchildren.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on May 31, 2016.

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Martha Cabaniss

June 2, 2016

Thomas - so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. You and Krystal are in my prayers.

Martha

Tammy Hall

June 1, 2016

Sorry for your loss.

mary scott

June 1, 2016

So sorry to hear about Mrs. Lizzie's death. I wish I got to know her more at the jamboree. You and all your family members are in my thoughts and prayers. I know it's going to be hard but rely on god to give you strength. Take care and if you need anything please let me know.

Jeffrey Dent

June 1, 2016

Thomas and Shae-- I am so sorry for your loss. You and the entire family have my deepest sympathy. If you all need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.

Gigi Deas

June 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss! We are praying for you all! Love you all very much!

Lisa, Keith, and Dale Cook

June 1, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

June 1, 2016

Barbara and I are so sorry to hear of Miss Lizzie's passing. I will never forget her sitting over by the wall, listening to the music.She always seemed to be smiling, a rare thing to find in people these days. I hope you can find peace and comfort in the memories you have....God Bless.

Cassie Maxwell

June 1, 2016

Thomas and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

May 31, 2016

So sorry for the loss of Ms. Lizzie. We will miss her very much. Prayers to your family. Farel and Yvonne Baughman

Vickie shelman

May 31, 2016

You will be missed Mrs Lizzy

STACI BRYANT

May 31, 2016

IM SO SORRY FOR THE PASSING OF SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON. SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. MY GOD HOLD AND LOVE THIS FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED. STACI, NATHAN AND ROBERT BRYANT

Brenda Reyes

May 31, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.

Janice Morgan

May 31, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Thomas mother's passing. My heart goes out to you and Shay,and the rest of the family. If there is anything I can do, I am just a phone call away. I love y'all

cecelia watts

May 31, 2016

Sorry for you loss.me and my family is for your family

Lee & Brenda Benson

May 31, 2016

Thomas, Shae and all of your family...we are so sorry and we are praying for all of you.

Cindy Yarid

May 31, 2016

So sorry for your loss, sending prayers for you and your family.

Elliott Sons Funeral Home

May 31, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Martha Suell

May 30, 2016

So sorry on the loss of your Mother/grandmother! She was such a sweet,kind,& compassionate person who smiled all the time,& she loved her family! Always hold the memories of her close to your heart! Really gonna miss seeing her at the Carolina Jamboree which she loved! I'll always know she's watching over us! Fly high w/ the Angels,Ms Lizzie!! You were the best!! Love & miss you!

Dickey Grimes

May 30, 2016

Sorry for the loss of your mother.

Doris Dye

May 30, 2016

You have my deepest sympathy and God bless you and your family didn't know her but I heard she was a wonderful lady love you all

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