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MRS. HATTIE GRACE GATEWOOD CAPLE

Passed 01/15/2026

Obituary For MRS. HATTIE GRACE GATEWOOD CAPLE

MRS. HATTIE GRACE GATEWOOD CAPLE, age 86, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Atrium Health-Union, Monroe, North Carolina with her loving family at her side. She is now singing in the Heavenly Choir.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1:00pm, Smith’s Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow in the Gatewood Family Cemetery

The Family will greet friends on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 12:30-1:00pm at Smith’s Memorial Chapel and at all times at The Gatewood Pavillion in Morven, NC

The public viewing will be on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 1:00-4:00pm.

The services will be LIVESTREAMED on Saturday via facebook H.C.Smith Funeral Home.

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My condolences to the family.

Teresa Short

My deepest condolences to the family.

Darryl Edwards

Condolences to the Gatewood family. May God bless you now. Broadaway and Tillman family. Clarksville Tn &NC

Ruby Tillman Broadaway

Condolences to the Gatewood & Caple families. Truly a great woman of GODπŸ’œπŸ’š

Lakresha McIver

Prayers of comfort for the family, sorry for your loss πŸ™

Randamciver@yahoo.com McIver

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you all. We hate that we were unable to attend to the homegoing of our dear Aunt Grace. She will be forever loved and never forgotten. Love John and Renea Patterson

John & Renea Patterson

The family sorry for your loss she will be really miss I worked with her at Glenn mfg. she always sang to me. Nancy Gainey smith

Nancy Gainey smith

The Coppadge Family conveys their deepest sympathy in the passing of your love one and also a dear friend to the Coppadge family. She has been such inspiration to all of us and hearing her sing always blessed our hearts. We will miss you !! Rest in Peace Mrs. Hattie.

Joan coppadge

Continued prayers for the entire family, love you all Aaron &Jean Neal πŸ™β€οΈ

James &Jean Neal

Prayers to the family and friends of Mrs. Hattie Grace. She had a beautiful voice and I looked forward to hearing her sing anytime she was in church. It didn't matter what church, I just wanted to hear her sing. So, on behalf of the Love Family, rest in peace......

Alberta Love

The Lucile Melton family offers sincere condolences and prayers in the passing of your love one and a dear friend of the family. Praying God will sustain you and wrap you in his tender loving arms of compassion. Mrs. Hattie will truly be missed by so many. πŸ™πŸΎ

Lucile Melton Melton

May God comfort your family's hearts in this time of your grief. She was a sweet woman of God.

Irene Harrington

My condolences to the family πŸ™πŸΏ

Annie Smith

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY FOR THE LOSS OF A LOVING CARING FAMILY MEMBER WHO HAS BEEN A VERY INSPIRATIONAL PART OF MY LIFE FOR OVER THE PASS 70 YEARS. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO POUR HIS BLESSINGS UPON ALL THE FAMILY

BILLY MCRAE

so sorry for your loss praying for the caple family.

Deacon Thomas Vance McCoy Sr.

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Hattie Grace was a beautiful and kind person. Praying for the family.πŸ™πŸΏ

Marie McRae & Family

Marilynn McRae

On behalf of Myself and the staff of the Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those affected by this loss. We stand with our community in offering comfort, strength, and support, and we hope you find peace in the memories you shared and the love that surrounds you.

Sheriff Scott Howell

Condolences to the family. I loved to hear her sing in the Zion Association.

Norma Tillman

The family has my deepest condolences.

Carolyn Bennett

My sincere condolences to the Gatewood and Capel families. You all will be in my prayers.

Hattie Gaddy

Pray for the Gatewood and caple family McNeil

Diane

It was a great joy to listen to Hattie Grace sing at various occasions, especially in her earlier years at the Woman's Auxiliary of the Zion Missionary Baptist Association. May God continue to comfort the entire family with wonderful memories.

Carol Ford

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Ms Hattie will be missed. I have fond memories of her at White Oak. She may be gone in body but her sweet spirit remains.

Laquita Hailey

Sincerest condolences to the Gatewood Capel family on the passing of the singing angel. May the Comforter provide solace to all during this period of bereavement.

Willie Pratt

Abeautiful soul,a wonderful voice and a very good person.Praying for her family,sorry for your loss.

Maske James and Brenda

My heartfelt condolences. She shared her beautiful voice in the choir for many years, blessing so many. Now she sings in the heavenly choir. May God's peace and comfort surround your family.

Luttita Hardison

Condolences To The Caple And Gatewood Family. May God give each of you comfort, strength and peace..... Rest In Glory Hattie Grace πŸ•ŠοΈπŸŒΉ Barbara A. Ratliff & Family

Barbara A. Ratliff

Sending Condolences To Our Family From Your N.J. Family.

Margaret Cash

My heart is heavy. Mrs. Hattie Grace was so sweet, so humble. I loved talking to her. I loved, love her and will always love her. Rest now blessed Angel. You have earned your wings and your crown.

Reverend Wanda Johnson

My friend, to the family you all are in my prayers. Mrs Hattie Grace you're back with your sweetheart what a reunion love you forever

Terry Ann Diggs

Our condolences and prayers to the family and may God strengthen you now and in the days to come.

Charles &Lexie Bennett

My deepest condolences. I am so glad that I had an opportunity to see and talk to her at the Rainbow Tea at Centenary Church in Lilesville this past fall. To know her was to love her. Sing on πŸ™πŸ₯°

Dr. Vivian Kellock

My condolences to the family praying πŸ™ RIP Mrs Hattie Grace you now singing in that Heavenly choir will always cherish the fond memories of a great woman of God love you all

Lydia Allen

Gor the family of Mrs.Hattie Grace Gatewood,Caple I am praying for your comfort for your loss RIP.

Mary Cash,Haynes

Praying to God for comfort & strength to this wonderful family. Our families shared great "Memories" on a trip to the 'Noah Ark Encounter Theme Park'. Sing on our friend /sister... You shall be missed!

Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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