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Obituary For MRS. GENEVA GADDY GATEWOOD

MRS. GENEVA GADDY GATEWOOD

Mother Geneva Rachel Gaddy Gatewood was born September 26, 1920 in Anson County, North Carolina to the late Clyde S. Gaddy and Lillie Davis Gaddy. She made a peaceful transition from her earthly blessed life of holiness on May 6, 2021. As a child, she joined Poplar Hill Missionary Baptist Church where her father served as Chairman of the Deacon Board, and her mother served in the Missionary Circle. Her parents set strong examples of what it meant to serve a true and living God in spirit and in truth. As a young adult, Mother Gatewood was an active member in her church where she served faithfully as the secretary of the Sunday School. She later joined West Rocky Ford Missionary Baptist Church after her holy matrimony to Mr. Wade Hampton Gatewood in 1939. Their holy union was eventually blessed with ten boys and four girls. The children wholeheartedly loved and respected their mother and father. Their emphasis on the Word of God and the value of education resulted in all 14 children graduating from high school and pursuing various levels of higher education. Mother Gatewood served as her children’s constant spiritual teacher, holding Bible classes at home for edification of the Ten Commandments and the Holy Scriptures. Her commission as a pastor’s wife began shortly after her husband was called into the ministry in 1951. Their blessed spiritual journey together as Reverend and Mrs. Wade H. Gatewood (Pastor and Pastor’s wife) spanned almost 60 years of their marriage in nine church congregations. As a true woman of God in the Body of Christ, Mother Gatewood had “A Charge to Keep” and a God to glorify. She was a blessing and a guiding light in her family, church, and community. Her journey in life was a living testimony of love, humility, virtue, wisdom, holiness, faith, patience, perseverance, and God’s “Amazing Grace”. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) A Faithful Daughter of Cherished Parents: Mr. Clyde S. Gaddy and Mrs. Lillie Davis Gaddy (deceased) A Devoted Wife to her Beloved and Anointed Husband: Reverend Dr. Wade H. Gatewood (deceased) A Nurturing and Beloved Mother of 14 Children and Grandmother to their Children Geneva Gatewood Farmer (Robert-deceased); Wade Gatewood Jr. (deceased)-(Carolyn); Johnny Gatewood (deceased); Clyde Gatewood (Emma); Julius Gatewood (Hazel); Evelyn Gatewood Allison (John-deceased), Lillian Gatewood Rorie (Marvis Sr.); Joseph Gatewood (Patricia); Aaron Gatewood (deceased); Robert L. Gatewood (Peggy); Leon Gatewood; Curtis E. Gatewood (Odessa); Angela R. Gatewood; Daniel Gatewood (Alice). A Loving and Caring older Sister to her Brothers and Sisters (all deceased) and Aunt to their Children: Mr. Clyde Gaddy Jr., Mrs. Letha Gaddy Chambers, Mr. Calvin Gaddy, Mrs. Aggie Gaddy Dean, Mr. Walter Ray Gaddy, Dilcey Rae Gaddy (passed away in her childhood) A Loving and Caring Daughter-in-Law to her Husband’s Father and Mother and Sister-in-Law and Aunt to their Descendants: Mr. Anderson Gatewood and Mrs. Estella Boggan Gatewood (deceased) A Life and Legacy of Stewardship and Discipleship as God’s Good and Faithful Servant

A humble servant and Pastor’s wife in her husband’s nine pastoral congregations, including the most recent: New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (Hamlet, NC), Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (Polkton, NC), and Pee Dee Missionary Baptist Church (Lilesville, NC) Secretary of the Sunday School, Poplar Hill Baptist Church President of the Missionary Department, West Rocky Ford Missionary Baptist Church Treasurer of the Anson County Woman’s Baptist Home and Foreign Missionary Union Secretary to the District 5 Group 1 Conference of the WBH&FMC of NC Special Worker for the Anson County Baptist Training Union Group Leader for the Community 4-H Branch Part-time Teacher’s Assistant Volunteer Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) - Anson Technical College-March 27, 1987 Co-Founder and first President of the Davis-Gaddy Family Reunion

The Services to Honor the Life and Legacy of Mother Gatewood will be on Tuesday, May 11, 2021,11:00am, at Smith's Memorial Chapel. The Services will be PRIVATE for Mother Gatewood's immediate family (children and their spouses and grandchildren). The Family will greet friends at the Interment immediately following the service at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina at approximately 12:30pm.

The public viewing for Mother Gatewood will be on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 2:00-6:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

Guest Book

To The Gatewood Family We The Taylor Family send our deepest condolences and prayers. Our beloved Aunt Geneva will be missed. She has been a great Matriarch. What a blessing to be able to have called Her Mother, Grandma, Great Grandmother, Aunt, or Friend. We Love You and is here for you. Mitchell Sr, Edna, Jamie, Mitchell Jr, and Aaliyah Taylor

- Edna Miller Taylor

To the Gatewood Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you. Your Mother was a true example of a Virtuous and Christian woman.

- Shirley A. Streater

I am hopeful that the wonderful legacy and memories that Mother Gatewood left behind will fill your hearts with joy and gladness for years to come. May God's peace that surpasses all understanding be with the family.

- Vernell O'Leary

TO THE GATEWOOD CHILDREN AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBER. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE. ( MOTHER GATEWOOD ) WAS THE FIRST AND ONLY ONE THAT COULD CARRY ) THE NAME OF (FIRST LADY OF NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ) IN HAMLET, N.C. FIRST LADY MOTHER GATEWOOD WILL TRUELY BE MISS BY ALL. A SPECIAL JEWEL TOO EVERYONE. MOTHER GATEWOOD REST ON IN YOUR NEW HEAVENLY HOME WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIORS JESUS CHRIST. AND THE LATE REV. DR. WADE GATEWOOD.

- Ms.Vernell Davis Riggins

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. GENEVA GATEWOOD. THERE ISN'T ANY ONE WHO CAN TAKE THE PLACE OF A MOTHER SWEET. LOVING, CARING, GODLY WOMAN OF GOD. MAY THE MEMORIES OF A BEAUTIFUL LIFE A PRECIOUS JEWEL., RESTING IN HEAVENLY PEACE MRS. GATEWOOD YOU RECEIVED YOUR CROWN, YOUR WORK IS COMPLETE.

- Deborah Phillips

To The Gatewood and Gaddy Family: Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With You During This Difficult Time. We Give Glory To God For This Anointed, Blessed Woman of God. A Awesome Life, Well Spent In The Service of God. My God Continue To Keep Each of You In The Center of His Will.

- Larry W. Cole, Sr.

Our condolences on your your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Jarvis & Christine Woodburn

My Dear Cousins: It's hard to know what to say at a time like this, but know that we care and that you are in our thoughts and prayers. It's our wish and words of support to make everything a little better. Cousin Geneva had a long and beautiful life with family and friends and has now been called from labor to reward. We miss not being able to attend the service as you have supported us so faithfully in the past. But know that you have our prayers and sincere condolences. Let the beauty of each new day nourish your souls and bring you peace. Love, Ruthie & George Williams.

- Ruthie Williams

Condolences to the Gatewood and Gaddy Families on the passing of Mrs. Geneva Gaddy Gatewood.

- Delane Rorie

The Gatewood Family: My prayers and thoughts are with each of you in the death of your MOM. May our GOD continue to bless each of you in the days to come.

- Gilbert McRae

Prayers and Condolences to Daniel & The Gatewood Family. May the Peace of God cover you. Samantha Tillman Class of 83'

- Samantha Tillman

To the entire Gatewood family, May God's hope-filled promises bring comfort to your soul and peace to your hearts. With heartfelt sympathy. Former member of New Hope Baptist Church in Hamlet nd Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Badin

- Dorinda Robinson

We send our prayers, condolences and love to the Gatewood and Gaddy families. We are saddened by the loss of our dear Aunt Geneva and thankful to God for her long life. Aunt Geneva was a blessing to all. She was an inspiration to us by showing her love, kindness and willingness to always listen to others. A smile from Aunt Geneva was the sunshine to brighten our day. We love you Aunt Geneva and pray that we will see you again. Rest in heavenly peace. Love, Tet, Elaine & Justin Durham, North Carolina Harrison, New Jersey

- J. Ellis Ratliff

To my niece Odessa and nephew Curtis, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Weeping may endure for a moment but joy cometh in the morning.

- Andrea Burnette Green

To my niece Odessa and nephew Curtis, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Weeping may endure for a moment but joy cometh in the morning.

- Andrea Burnette Green

The Dumas/Sturdivant family are praying for your continued comfort that only God can provide. We truly love each of you. Mother Gatewood was 'Stronghold' in our churches & communities.

- Caleb & Catherine Sturduvant

Prayers and thoughts to the Gatewood Family.

- Judy Fontain Dewberry

Your Mother was a total example of what a loving christian woman should be. She was admired and loved. I feel your pain,but God 's got this.Keep trusting God and in time you will heal. God speed ahead. In love and prayer .Mae B Conwell

- Mae Bivens Conwell