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Dorothy Gay Obituary

Gay Dorothy E., 78, daughter of the late Charles Sr., and Carrie Henderson went home to be the Lord on July 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Lee Gay, two daughters Darlene Henderson and Pamela E. Black one brother Charles Henderson Jr., and one sister Marie Henderson Bush, also a special aunt who was like a second mother, Wanda Chenault. She leaves to cherish her memory five sons, Anthony Henderson (Gwen), Atlanta, GA, David Henderson(Vallerie),Cincinnati, OH, Paul Henderson (Shawn), Los,Angeles, CA, Mark Gay (Sheri), Christopher Gay (Arwyna), Burkburnett, TX, Two daughters, Phyllis Burton and LaDonna Henderson, Three brothers, James Henderson (Gerri), Atlanta, GA, John Henderson, Sacramento, CA, Ronald Henderson, Long Beach, CA, Four sisters, Helen Carpenter, Cincinnati, OH, Patricia Brown, Lamarr Blair, JoAnna Jones (Micheal), Palmdale, CA, 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for 66 years under Pastor Joseph L Owens. She was a faithful member who loved her Pastor dearly. Special Thanks to Hospice Of The Bluegrass. Service will take place Sat. July 12, 10am-12pm visitation and homegoing at 12pm at Shiloh Baptist Church by Smith & Smith Funeral Home.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jul. 10, 2014.

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July 15, 2014

I pray for my cousins that god will give them strength and there mom will be missed I will always love my Aunt Dorothy love Neecee Blair

July 11, 2014

Mark and Family, May God continue to embrace you with the comfort you need at this time..God Bless Paul(Fella)& Sherry Carter

July 10, 2014

Helen, Lamar and family,

Our Deepest Sympathy . God Bless each of you.

Clarence & Ruth A. Scott
Class of '57'

July 10, 2014

I'm gonna really miss you Ms. Dot..Miss sassy lady. My prayers for you all

Jo Etta Allen

July 10, 2014

I'LL SURELY MISS MY FRIEND STRUTTING UP TO GIVE HER OFFERING IN CHURCH AND CUTTING UP WITH HER IN OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS. ONE SUNDAY, SHE WAS HAVING ONE OF THOSE "SPECIAL MOMENTS" AND I GAVE HER ONE OF MY MANY FANS TO COOL OFF. I TOLD HER IT WAS A SASSY FAN FOR A CLASSY LADY. SHE HUGGED AND THANKED ME. WELL, MS. DOROTHY, WHERE YOU ARE, YOU DON'T NEED A FAN. I KNOW YOU STRUTTED BOLDLY BEFORE THE THRONE OF GRACE AND GAVE JESUS THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE. WELL DONE THY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT...WELCOME HOME! I'LL SEE YOU AFTER WHILE!

Lydia Pendleton

July 10, 2014

WANTYOUTO KNOW GOD WENT IN TO HIS GARDEN AND PICKED A ROSE FROM HIS GARDEN. WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. WILL MISS YOU AUNT DOROTHY. RIP

SANDRA & BEN PRICE

July 10, 2014

The Price family is in prayer for you.

Frances Toller

July 10, 2014

You're already missed by so many. Thanks for the love you spread when dwelling here in earth. Heavens now rejoicing because called another one of his own home. We are continually praying with and for your all that are left to carry her memory and LOVE on. May the Lords peace be with you all. Hugs

Min. Ray Reed

July 10, 2014

To Gay/Brown Families and extended Families,

Our deepest sympathies and especially our prayers to each of you during this time. God bless and keep you in His care.

Farristown Missionary Baptist Church
Family, Berea, KY.

Min. Ray Reed, Interim-Pastor
Rev. Samuel Wansley
Rev. Kenneth Farris

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