Obituary of ALMETA HARRELL GAY

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, April 9, 1995 

Almeta Harrell Gay, 80, died April 7, 1995, in an Emporia, Va., nursing home. Mrs. Gay was a native of Gates County, N.C., and was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Gay; her parents, Jasper and Esther Eure Harrell; and a brother, Aaron Harrell. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Gay of Chesterfield and Patricia Carrier of Anderson, S.C.; two sons, Kenneth Gay of Arcadia, Calif., and Donald Gay of Chesterfield; two sisters, Mary Sue Harrell of Hayes and Allie H. Galtress of Sedley; two brothers, Jack Harrell and Ollen Harrell, both of Hayes; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 10, 1995, at Southampton Memorial Park , Franklin, by Rev. David L. Johnson. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. today and suggest memorials be made to the Courtland Rescue Squad, Courtland, Va. 23837. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7

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** Narrative summary of the obituary

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Almeta Harrell Gay, 80, died on 7 Apr 1995 in Emporia, Virginia; she was a native of Gates County, North Carolina, and was predeceased by her husband Edwin and several close relatives. 

A graveside funeral for Almeta Harrell Gay was held on 10 Apr 1995 at Southampton Memorial Park in Franklin, Virginia, with Rev. David L. Johnson officiating. 

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ALMETA HARRELL GAY

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, April 9, 1995 

Almeta Harrell Gay, 80, died April 7, 1995, in an Emporia, Va., nursing home. Mrs. Gay was a native of Gates County, N.C., and was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Gay; her parents, Jasper and Esther Eure Harrell; and a brother, Aaron Harrell. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Gay of Chesterfield and Patricia Carrier of Anderson, S.C.; two sons, Kenneth Gay of Arcadia, Calif., and Donald Gay of Chesterfield; two sisters, Mary Sue Harrell of Hayes and Allie H. Galtress of Sedley; two brothers, Jack Harrell and Ollen Harrell, both of Hayes; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 10, 1995, at Southampton Memorial Park , Franklin, by Rev. David L. Johnson. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. today and suggest memorials be made to the Courtland Rescue Squad, Courtland, Va. 23837. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7 

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                                        |
| Name  | Almeta Harrell Gay                           |
| Age   | 80 years                                     |
| Birth | About 1915; [birthplace not stated]          |
| Death | 7 April 1995; Emporia, Virginia nursing home |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                             | Relationship                    | Residence                             |
| Almeta Harrell Gay               | Decedent                        | Emporia, Virginia (place of death)    |
| Edwin Gay                        | Predeceased husband             | Not stated                            |
| Jasper Harrell                   | Predeceased father              | Not stated                            |
| Esther Eure Harrell              | Predeceased mother              | Not stated                            |
| Aaron Harrell                    | Predeceased brother             | Not stated                            |
| Carolyn Gay                      | Daughter                        | Chesterfield, Virginia                |
| Patricia Carrier                 | Daughter                        | Anderson, South Carolina              |
| Kenneth Gay                      | Son                             | Arcadia, California                   |
| Donald Gay                       | Son                             | Chesterfield, Virginia                |
| Mary Sue Harrell                 | Sister                          | Hayes, Virginia                       |
| Allie H. Galtress                | Sister                          | Sedley, Virginia                      |
| Jack Harrell                     | Brother                         | Hayes, Virginia                       |
| Ollen Harrell                    | Brother                         | Hayes, Virginia                       |
| Six unnamed grandchildren        | Grandchildren of decedent       | Not stated                            |
| Five unnamed great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren of decedent | Not stated                            |
| Rev. David L. Johnson            | Funeral officiant               | Franklin, Virginia (service location) |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 9 April 1995         |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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