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Obituary For Gaye Stevens
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.
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You will truly be missed by so many. We love you always and you will forever be in our hearts ❤.
My sincere condolences to Gaye's family .
Offering my condolences to Tamia and the family of Gaye. Definitely gone too soon! She cherished life, her daughter and family. No matter when we spoke or met up it was as if we just saw each other. She left many memories as we grew up and went our separate ways, yet remained friends throughout the years. Sleep well my friend.
Sending prayers of strength. Peace and comfort to Tamia and family. Jackie McGown and Family
Gaye and I met at Merrill Lynch Trust Company in the early 90s in NJ and had been Sister/Friends ever since. Gaye gave me a baby shower for my first daughter, Jordan. Although we didn't reside in the same state we have stayed connected over the years. Heartfelt condolences to Tamia and the family for her loss. She will be deeply missed. Fly high Angel. RIH Gaye. I love you ❤️
My heartfelt sympathies to the family ..life well lived ..gone too soon🙏🏾✝️🙏🏾 Neighbors and friends for eight years ..you will be missed . Dangilett Johnson
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Sending loving thoughts and my deepest condolences. Beverly Burke
Real Black Royalty she truly will be missed and forever loved ....my aunt was the first person I truly admired
I will keep you and your family in my heart.
I send my condolences to Gaye's family and I am holding you up in my prayers. Gaye and I went to middle school, Plainfield High School, and DeVry, where we became best friends. She was also in my wedding and there for me when my mom passed. She was so fun and we had a ball at DeVry (summer 1985)with Dennis and Colin. I was, and still am, a church girl and I remember when I would get upset or angry Gaye would say to me, "I know you're saved and don't cuss so as your best friend I'll curse for you!". Oh my goodness, we had a good time together! I really wish we didn't lose contact with one another. My heart broke when I found out you passed Gaye and I can't stop thinking about you now, but I know I will see you again in Glory. Love you, girl. — Jeniffer Brundidge Bright
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