Enola "Gay" Atwell
October 7, 1955 ~ December 9, 2014
Enola “Gay” Atwell, 59, Martinsville, died peacefully December 9, 2014, in the Masonic Home in Franklin, where she had been a resident. Gay was born October 7, 1955, in Martinsville, to the late Walter and Orpha Elizabeth (Long) Atwell.
She worked briefly at the McDonald’s in Martinsville and held various positions through Sycamore Services. Gay attended New Community Christian Church, New Testament Baptist Church, and New Life Baptist Church. She will be missed dearly by a loving family.
In addition to her parents, Gay was preceded in death by a sister, Nita Raikes and a brother, Steve Atwell.
Survivors include siblings, Ralph Atwell of Freetown, Judy Pike of Plainfield, Elizabeth Cox of Paragon, Tim Atwell of Florida, Linda Atwell of Indianapolis, Cathy Kingsbury of Bargersville; a host of nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; great great nieces and nephews.
Pastor Jack Elliott will officiate the 10 a.m. funeral service, Saturday, December 13, 2014, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, December 12, 2014, 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory, view Gay’s Life Story video or to sign the online guest registry.
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I will always love and remember my little sister Gay. She was so loving and brought joy to all who knew her. She enjoyed going to Sycamore Services in Martinsville. That was the center of her life. She had so many friends there and learned so much. I can not express the sadness in my heart from losing her. I know she is safe in the arms of Jesus and I will see her again someday . Libby.
Gay,I will miss your laughter ,smile and hugs . I will miss hearing your voice down the hall at night talking to the TV or your ‘friends’. I was blessed to be there holding your hand as you went to be with God and your loved ones. Be at peace Gay. You will always be so very special to me. Jane Edwards
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, ‘ To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. My dearest, Gay, you succeeded so beautifully in this lifetime. Our paths crossed at a time in my life where I had many questions, questions without answers. I had no idea the first day I met you, and you took my hand, that you would be the one to provide me with many of the answers. You have been one of the best teachers I have ever had. I will forever cherish our friendship, Gay. I will hold you in my heart, my dear friend, and there I will carry your memory until we meet again.
We are so sorry to hear of Gay’s passing. We have so many fond memories with her at the Long reunions and growing up. Our prayers are with you. We did not hear of this until Saturday evening. We would of gone to the services. Love to all, Debbie and Diana. (Bessie & Jim’s daughters)
Aunt Gay was an angel on earth and I loved having her in my wedding. I always laughed because she called it ‘her’ wedding. Karl and I love her and will miss her so much!!
My sincere sympathy to the Atwell family on the passing of dear Gay. I have known Gay for many years and shared many laughs with her. She use to visit Amy Dunigan alot and Amy lived across the road from my family when I was growing up. Her and Amy use to just laugh when my Dad would sing to them ‘I’m in love with Amy’ or ‘I’m in love with Gay’ and ‘Gay’s in love with me.’ If he would get busy with what he was doing & stop singing to them, they would say ‘do it again, Billy.’ Oh, what fond memories. RIP special Gay.
Gay and I played alot together as kids at grandmas house in Hall we were close in age and she would always want chips and pepsi from the Hall store and finally grandma would give in and we got to go to Hall store. Then she was in love with Bobby Sherman and David Cassidy we shared a lot as kids then through the years I would see her out and about with her best friend Amy and Gay always had a smile and a big hug for me. I had the opportunity to see her at the nursing home and brought her a little stuffed puppy. I will forever hold all the joy and memories and her smile in my heart forever. Rest in peace I love you go be with all our loved ones in heaven
Cindy Elston sent a virtual gift in memory of Enola “Gay” Atwell
Love you aunt Gay. I will always remember how kind hearted and loving of a person you are. You will be missed so much. Give grandma and grandpa a great big hug and kiss for me!
I remember always calling Gay Aunt Gay Gay!! She was always so happy to see you, always so caring and full of life!! I love you Aunt Gay Gay!!