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1923 - 2008
 Edith Crooks Gay (1923-2008)
Edith Crooks Gay, age 84, of Ashland, Ky., died Wednesday morning, March 12, 2008, in Kings Daughters Medical Center.
She was born May 10, 1923, in Mount Sterling, Ky., a daughter of the late Morris and Alice Hill Crooks.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Gay who died in 1987; eight brothers; and a sister.
Mrs. Gay was a former employee of Dr. Gerald Reams and Sam Mansbach. She was a member of Johnson Memorial CME Church in Ashland, where she was an usher board chairperson and a member of the Bethune Homemakers.
Surviving are an adopted daughter, Betty Medley of South Point, Ohio, formerly of Ashland; and a host of loving nieces, nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews family members and friends.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Aaron L. Moss. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point.
Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Johnson Memorial CME Church, 3013 Greenup Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Online condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com
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There are currently 5 condolences.
cindy hensleyand family
Monday April 21, 2008 at
7:26 PM
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mike,jennifer and family, just wanted youto know you are in our thoughts and prayers may god be with you all in the days to come love cindy
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Brandon Sergent
Wednesday March 19, 2008 at
1:31 AM
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My name is Brandon Sergent. I First met Ms Gay when I worked at woodland oaks one summer as a lawn care minion. By far the best thing about my time there and after, was this fine woman. I consider myself privileged in the extreme to have known Edith and suffered sound defeat at her hands, in both bingo and dominoes.
Ms. Gay was a constant source of kindness and laughter. She always did her level best to get me out of work and make sure that my immediate bosses treated me right. Which they did, I think almost exclusively because they respected, and perhaps feared, this kind hearted force of nature.
I had originally planned to attend her funeral but the last time I saw her we played dominoes, and I'd like to remember her that way. My deepest condolences to my 'sister', and apologies if you're offended by my lack of attendance. The impact she had on me in the short time I knew her speaks volumes of the impact she must surly have had on those who knew her for years, or decades.
I tried to visit her every thursday after my employment at woodland oaks ended, and time and again I would also try to bring her gifts or things to make her time more pleasant, but I was very clearly informed that all she wanted was conversation, companionship, and the happiness of those around her. Even on Christmas she made this clear when I apologized for my lack of gift, when I had no idea what to get her that I hadn't already, and couldn't have afforded it even if I did.
She did not speak of her faith to me except to say that she felt God had a plan for her, and was leaving her here for a reason (her words). She's the type of serene individual that just oozed confidence that can only come from perfect faith. She was utterly without fear with regard to death, or anything else as far as I could tell. The sadness I feel now I cannot help but characterize as selfish. I miss talking to her, but she's just fine. She would not have called this a time for sadness, of that I can be 100% certain.
I've shed my tears, and I'll continue to shed them from time to time, but I know she'd tell me I'm being silly, because everything's going according to plan.
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Sen. Walter Blevins
Saturday March 15, 2008 at
5:33 PM
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.
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Lynn Reams Shelburne
Friday March 14, 2008 at
3:28 PM
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My sincere condolences go to Ediths family. She was my hero. I learned so much from her growing up. She will be forever in my heart.
Lynn Reams Shelburne, DMD
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Friday March 14, 2008 at
10:23 AM
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I only meet ms.edith a few times what a wonderful lady. I know she is a blessing to all who knew her. God bless you in the time of your great loss but Heavens gain. My prayers are with you and your family. kathy hart
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