Kathleen Berry Gay

ROCKY MOUNT – Kathleen Berry Gay, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born in Hyde County, NC on May 23, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy Berry and Katie Berry. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn Sue Gay; sisters, Thelma Alexander, Ethel Hill and Betty Thompson; brother, J.B. Berry; brother-in-law, Marvin Gay; sister-in-law, Mary Brown.
Kathleen was widely known by all for the care and compassion she gave onto others. A woman of faith, together with her husband, she was a member of Englewood Baptist Church. She always enjoyed being around children, especially as a preschool teacher early in life. Kathleen especially loved her grandchildren and together they created many special memories. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all and will be dearly missed.
Kathleen leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 60 years, Willie Rudolph Gay, Sr.; her sons W.R. Gay, Jr. and his wife Janet of Richmond, VA, Stephen Gay and his wife Kathleen of Statesville, NC; brothers, Wayne Berry and his wife, Jill of Southport, NC and Henry Berry and his wife, Pat of Kinston, NC. Kathleen also leaves behind to cherish her memory, grandchildren; Hunter Gay of Charlotte, Garrison Gay of Charlotte, Hannah Gay of Statesville, Emma Gay of Richmond; sister-in-laws, Evelyn Glover, Emma Lou Pippen and Peggy Brown and their families. She will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Kathleen’s name to Englewood Baptist Primetimers Group, 1350 S. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.