Jeneda Maurice Gay's Obituary
Jeneda Maurice Gay, 85, of Hedley, TX, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Amarillo.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 AM Thursday, September 7, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Hedley with Anthony Knowles officiating. Burial will follow at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.
Jeneda was born May 3, 1938 in Grapeland, Texas to Finis Bolton and Myrtle Frances Carter Woodard. She married Thomas Gay on June 11, 1955 in Hedley, Texas. She had been a resident of Hedley most of her life where she was a caregiver to many. Jeneda enjoyed sewing, cooking, taking care of her plants outside, and reupholstering furniture. She loved bowling and playing games especially dominoes and cards. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hedley.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2012; her sons in law, David Evans and Mark Kirk; 3 brothers, Ray, Toby, and Jack Woodard; a sister, Ellen Dickey; a grandchild, Carl Thomas Gay; and a niece, Darlene Cook.
Survivors include her daughters, Diann Evans, Becky Kirk, Debbie Hanes, and Patty Dipprey all of Hedley; her brother, Johnny Woodard of Lefors; 13 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family request memorials be sent to Rowe Cemetery Association / PO Box 213 / Hedley, TX 79237.
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