Gaye O. Stevens was born September 13th, 1967 in Rahway, NJ. She is the youngest daughter of the late Garfield and Dorothy Woodson. Gaye departed this life on November 11th, 2021 at 8:00pm after a short illness.
Gaye attended Plainfield High School where she graduated with class of 1985. Gaye began her career in Finance immediately after High School and eventually was recruited by Merrill Lynch Investments/Bank of America where she has been gainfully employed for the past 30 years. Cosmetology was also a passion of Gaye’s and she received her Cosmetology License in the early 90’s. In 2004, she relocated from New Jersey to High Point, NC. August 13th, 2005 she was blessed with a daughter, Tamia Nicole Stevens, who is the joy of Gaye’s life. In 2018, she received her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.
During her time in North Carolina, she was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church located in Greensboro, NC where she served on the Youth Leadership Team. She loved to travel, shop and spend time with her family.
Gaye is predeceased by her brother- Melvin Welch, Niece- Erica Presley and Great-Nephew-Karriem "Eric" Jenkins.
Gaye leaves to cherish her memories, Daughter-Tamia Stevens, Brothers- Arthur Woodson (Aisha) of Somerset, New Jersey, Garfield Woodson Jr. of Morrow, GA, Sisters- Patricia McCound of Charlotte, NC, Marie Menyweathers of Greensboro, NC, Darcel Woodson-Williams (Freddie) of Saginaw, Michigan, Debra Welch of Manor, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends.
A public viewing will be held on Tuesday November 16, 2021 in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm.
Celebration of life will be Wednesday November 17, 2021 in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home, 909 E Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401. Visitation is at 11:00 am. and the service will begin at 11:30 am.
Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Service is entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.
