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Miriam Gadd 1926 - 2021 Lincolnton – Miriam "Mimi" Jane Gadd, 95, passed away on December 21, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Mecklenburg County on December 5, 1926, to the late Anna Long and Robert Henry Gadd, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Gadd, and sister-in-law, Nora Gadd; her brother, Craig Gadd, and sister-in-law, Virginia Gadd; and her nephew, Tony Gadd. Mimi was such an athletic young lady in her teen and high school years. She was the head cheerleader for Harding High School in the 1940s and was a remarkable softball player as well. Mimi had various jobs throughout her lifetime, but she truly enjoyed being a floral assistant in her later years. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Becky Gadd Wyatt (Joe); Ben Gadd (Pat); Carl Gadd (Sherri); Jim Gadd (Elizabeth); David Gadd (Cindy) and Jill Gadd Thor; David Keener and Scott Laney, whom she loved dearly and considered to be her extended family. Inurnment will be private at Elmwood Cemetery in Charlotte at a later date. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia (704) 864-5144 is serving the Family.

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December 29, 2021

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JANE PEYTON

December 29, 2021

so very sorry to hear about Mimi's passing. I have always been so proud when she would call me her namesake. She lived with my parents, Herb and Margaret for a while in Mt. Holly and then when we moved back to NC she was such a huge help to me. I had full intentions of visiting her in the New Year - once again i shouldn't procrastinate. May she rest in eternal peace.

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Peggy Spurrier Anderson

December 28, 2021

SPo very sorry to hear of the passing of Mimi. I grew up with her in the Graham St/ Mint St. area of Charlotte. Her father ,Robert, and my grandmother, Lizzie Gadd Turner, were brother & sister, which made her my mother "Sis" 1st cousin. She spent a lot of time at her Aunt Lizzie's house, where we were living. We went to a lot of her softball games. She put her heart & soul into every game. There were many times when we thought for sure she was badly injured, but she would get up and continue to playball. My brother, J.B. went to Harding High School with her. She always called J.B. "Jay Bird". Lots of good memories! Peggy Spurrier Anderson

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