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Edith Gattis Obituary
Edith Brown Gattis, age 87, passed peacefully from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Pender Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 15, 1924, in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Tracy and Mora Carr Brown. Also remembered are her husband of 28 years, William E. Gattis; brother, Eldon Brown and sister, Helen Johnson all who preceded Edith in death.
Edith is survived by her daughter, Catherine Gattis Harrell and husband, Samuel of Burgaw; son, Kenneth Gattis; grandchildren, Lisa Catherine Harrell and Lauren Harrell Denny and husband, Jacob, all of Raleigh; one great granddaughter, Anna Catherine Denny and many extended family and friends.
Edith was a faithful member of Burgaw United Methodist Church where for many years she was very active in the Molly Bryan Sunday School Class and was always supportive in all church activities. She was a retired elementary school teacher, teaching for many years in Burgaw.
Edith was a truly gracious Southern lady who loved her family, her church and her community; giving unceasingly of her time and talents. As long as her health permitted Edith volunteered with Pender Adult Services Meals On Wheels. Sewing and quilting were among Edith's many talents that she enjoyed. She counted her family as her richest blessing and focused her energies on caring for her family and mastering the art of homemaking. Cherished memories of Edith will forever remain in our hearts.
Funeral service will at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, at Burgaw United Methodist Church with The Reverend Laura Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. on Friday in the church fellowship hall until hour of the service. At other times the family will be at the home of Sam and Cathy Harrell.
Memorial gifts may be given to Burgaw United Methodist Church, PO Box 26, Burgaw NC 28425.
Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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Memories and Condolences
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William Harrell
February 18, 2012
Cathy and Kenneth:
My prayers are with you in the loss of your Mom. Moms are so good, the good Lord only gives us one.
Your Mom was certainly one of the best of our generation of Mothers.
I pray that you be blessed with peace and understanding in the passing of your Mother.
Tracy Johnson
February 8, 2012
Aunt Edith and her sister; Helen, my Mother... were the two sweetest women I ever knew. I'm sure Mama was there to greet her and I know they are truly happy.
Carol Jordan
February 5, 2012
Cathy, I have just heard about your Mother. She was such a true southern lady. I would see her sometimes at the Beauty Shop when I would take my Mom & she was always asking how I was doing. I know she will be greatly missed. You & all your family are in my prayers.
Melody Ennis
February 3, 2012
I will always have memories of Ms. Gattis. She taught me in second grade. I will never forget her. My prayers go out to the family. May God comfort you all during this time. May His peace abide with you.
Sandra Player-Buehler
February 3, 2012
I have many happy memories of quilting with your Mother up at Pender Adult Services. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kimberly Ives
February 3, 2012
Ms Gattis taught me in Elementary School my thoughts and prayers to you. May God Bless you all.
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