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Vera Hodges Gay

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Vera Hodges Gay

October 14th, 1926 - November 4th, 2015

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Vera Hodges Gay, 89, of Columbia, SC was received by Heavenly Angels on Wednesday, November 04, 2015. Vera was born in Bulloch County, GA to the late George Lawton and Ruth White Hodges. Vera worked for the Fort Jackson AAFES as an office administrator until her retirement in 1982. She loved attending Rosewood Baptist Church and was a member since 1965. She volunteered her time in the WMU, Young at Heart program and faithfully attended Sunday School. Vera most loved having her family around her whenever she could. She was an excellent cook and loved preparing everyone's favorite foods. She will be greatly missed by those she loved and those that loved her. Vera is survived by her son, James "Jim" Dedrick Gay, Jr (Rita) of Stacy, MN; three grandchildren, James "Jamie" Paul Gay (Stephanie) of Fort Mill, SC, Erin Meddaugh of Columbia, SC, and Trey Meddaugh of Gaston, SC. Vera is also survived by seven great grandchildren. She also leaves behind a sister, Janie Greenwood of Memphis, TN. She is predeceased in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Retired MSG James Dedrick Gay, USA; a daughter, Joye Elaine Gay Meddaugh; four brothers and five sisters. Services were held in Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209 on Friday, November 6, 2015 at a private family ceremony. The family would like to thank the earthly angels at Jenni-Lynn Senior Living, West Columbia, SC for their very kind compassionate care of Ms. Vera for the last few years and their exceptional and loving care they provided. A heartfelt thank you also goes out to Dr. McCloy and All Seasons Hospice for the special attention that she was given during her last days. Vera is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior. She is free from all pain and suffering…And all of God's Children said, "AMEN".

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Greenlawn Memorial Park is one of Columbia's most historic perpetual care cemeteries. This gorgeous setting combines serenity, natural beauty, and diligent care for generations of families. North Lake, located in the center of our park, offers a water feature and is the site of many local events, including an annual Easter sunrise service, a Greenlawn tradition for over 50 years. The park also has a veteran's section, private family estates, a columbarium with niches for cremated remains, and an incredible granite mausoleum....

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