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1945
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2020
Gaither Holding Obituary
September 14, 1945 - December 8, 2020
Summerville, South Carolina - On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Gaither Bethune Holding passed away at The Blake at Carnes Crossroads in Summerville. SC. She was 75 years old. Gay, as she was known, was born September 14, 1945 in Pinehurst, NC to Jennie and George Bethune. Gay is survived by her mother, Jennie C. Bethune of Concord, NC, her sister, Jennie Bethune Brewer (George) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, brothers, George Gaither Bethune, Jr. (Cynthia) and Alexander Clark Bethune (Susan) both of Concord, NC. She is also survived by a daughter, Virginia James Eagles (Ben) of Wilson, NC and a son, Charles Arthur James of Charleston, SC. Grandchildren, Virginia Katherine Logan Eagles, Elizabeth Butler Eagles of Wilson, NC and Townes Daniel James of Charleston, SC.
Gay was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pace Holding in 2016, and her father, George Gaither Bethune Sr. in 1993.
Gay was a devoted, and loving mother, daughter, sister, wife, aunt and grandmother. She could light up a room with her natural beauty, charm and her fondness for laughter. Gay was devoted to First Presbyterian Church, dedicated to her community, and loyal to friends. We will remember especially her love for music and her incredible talent for dance.
A graveside service will be held for family and friends in Raeford, NC after the holidays.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Alzheimer's Association of North Carolina or Crescent Hospice, Charleston, SC.
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