Mildred G. Gay's Obituary
Mildred G. Gay, age 94, of Tavares passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was born March 23, 1923 in Meadowview, VA. She was a retired Lake County school bus driver. She was a member of Astatula Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 26 years, was a member of the choir and drove the church bus for 17 years, encouraging children to attend Sunday School and come to know her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is survived by four children, Clarence Lee Gay, Jr. of Mechanicsburg, PA, Deborah L. Frey of Windsor, PA, William R. Gay of Pinellas Park, FL, and Donna L. Putnall of Tavares, FL; and a sister, Virginia Herr of Lancaster, PA. Her legacy includes 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Her son, John C. Crasten passed away in South Carolina in 2015. She was also preceded in death by 5 sisters and 7 brothers. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 11:00AM at Astatula Baptist Church, with viewing starting at 10:00AM. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Astatula Baptist Church, new building fund, 13239 Florida Ave., Astatula, FL 34705. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
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