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Leigh Anna Moore Gay

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RESCUE - Leigh Anna Moore Gay, 87, of Smith Neck Road, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2001, at her residence. She was a native of Isle of Wight County, a retired seamstress and a member of Riverview United Methodist Church, Rescue. Her husband, William Raleigh Gay Sr., and her son, William "Sonny" Raleigh Gay Jr., preceded Mrs. Gay in death. Survivors include daughter, Joan G. Roach of Pamplin, Va.; daughter-in-law, Bonnie C. Gay of Rescue; brother, Joseph N. Moody of Sussex County; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, in Riverview United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rescue, with the Rev. Leon Basham officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield.

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Published by Daily Press on Aug. 16, 2001.

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