Henrietta Gaddis Lunsford
December 1, 1913 ~ September 9, 2004
Resided in:
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Henrietta Gaddis Lunsford, 90, a resident of Sandpiper Courtyard Assisted Living, died Thursday, September 9, 2004, at East Cooper Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, SC, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Lunsford, a native of Asheville, was born on December 1, 1913. She was the daughter of the late Robert Rutledge Gaddis and Mary Etta Deaver Gaddis and the wife of the late M. Lawrence Lunsford. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Lunsford Simpson; two sisters Mary Frances Reese (Mrs. William C. Reese) and Lucinda Gaddis Ballard (Mrs. John W. Ballard); and two brothers Rutledge Deaver Gaddis and Robert Wallace Gaddis.
She is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Lunsford Snyder, and her husband Stephen, of Mt. Pleasant, SC; son-in-law William W. Simpson, and his wife Helen, of Irving, TX; granddaughters Pamela Simpson Lochhead, her husband Larry and their daughter Suzanne, of Ridgecrest, CA; Lisa Simpson Ballard, her husband Keith, their daughter Stephanie and son Scott, of Duncanville, TX; and Amy Simpson Gusler, and her husband James, of Laughlin, NV; Amy’s daughter Ashley Armstrong and son Wesley Armstrong of Belton, TX; a sister, Conchita Gaddis York and her husband Phillip of Hamilton, OH; sister-in-law Eva Mehaffey Gaddis (Mrs. Wallace Gaddis) and nephew Robert Wallace Gaddis of Canton; sister-in-law Lois Thompson Gaddis (Mrs. Deaver Gaddis) and nephew Charles Deaver Gaddis of Richmond, VA and niece Virginia Sue Gaddis of St. Petersburg, FL; and a niece Sharon Ballard Osthoff of Ft. Walton Beach, FL and a nephew John W. Ballard, Jr. of Dayton, OH.
Although she missed her home and her friends and neighbors in Asheville, she enjoyed living at Sandpiper Courtyard where she made many new friends and enjoyed participating in numerous activities and outings with other Sandpiper Residents. She was known for her sense of humor and for her great fondness of shoes.
Her family is delighted that her four years at Sandpiper Courtyard were active and were spent with a compassionate and caring staff of whom she often said "waited on her hand and foot." She made numerous new friends among the Sandpiper residents and she especially enjoyed showing off her visiting grandchildren, great grandchildren and her grand dogs. Her family is grateful for the environment that allowed her to always be surrounded by people and activities.
Plans for a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please buy a pair of shoes in her memory and think of her whenever you wear them.
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Dear Stephie,
Our heartfelt condolences on the death of your mother. She’s home now.
This is great obit. Read the one in the Post & COurier and missed the ‘shoe’ comment. That is so great!!
Let me know if I can help with anything.
I remember visiting your home in Asheville with Stephanie many times and all the children you helped take care of over the years. Even with lots of little feet running around, your home was always clean and beautiful ( except Stephanie’s room which was just like mine with clothes and shoes everywhere!) Visiting with you in Mt. Pleasant was always such fun as you would joke with the employees and have great gossip about all your new dear friends. You and Stephanie had such a good time deciding on exactly the right outfit, down to the shoes, to wear each day. It was like being part of a very loving and close family and I will miss that part of our friendship. Love, Susan
Dear Stephanie,
What a great picture of your Mother. It looks like she was also a hat person.
There is no one who can replace a Mother. We share your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will buy a pair of shoes and think of her whenever I wear them.
Jim and Gaby
I would like to express my sympathy to the family of Mrs. Lunsford. It’s so difficult to lose your mom , keep looking up God is still on his throne.
Lovingly,
Bea Bennett
Mrs. Snyder,
Sincere sympathy to you and Mrs. Lunsford’s family, She will be missed.
Martha Steed
Sandpiper Courtyard
Sorry about your mother. She will be missed. We pray that God gives you the strength in your time of need.
Col. Crumpton and Thomasena
Sandpiper Courtyard
Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, so let us find comfort in knowing that Mrs. Lunsford is at the welcome table in the presence of God and if God is for you he is
more than the world against you.
Julius Grant
Dear Stephanie,
Every moment in your life is a blessing , your mother’s moments came to a halt , but her memories will still live on forever. May God bless you, because her mother is in Heaven with the ANGELS.
Love,
Genise Beckett
Dear Stephanie,
You and your family are in our prayers . Mrs. Lunsford will be missed by all staff and residents . Please let us know if you need anything and dont forget to visit.
Love,
Monica Jenkins And all Sandpiper residents and staff
Dear Stephanie,
I think your mother was a lovely lady and I really enjoyed knowing her. You are in my prayers.
Love,
Mildred Jeffords
Stephanie,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your MOM. Although I was not fortunate enough to know her, she obviously was a LADY of great character and style. I love her picture with the red hat!
Please accept my condolences and know that my prayers are with you and Steve.
Dear Stephanie and Steve,
We are so sorry that Mrs. Lunsford has passed away. As you know, we both know what it is to lose our mothers; and we hope you find comfort in the fact that you were able to be so close to her these last few years. No one could have given her more love and attention than you so selflessly did. We love you and feel sad for you at this time, but we are glad you have so many happy memories.
Love,
Linda and Bill
Losing a parent is always a ‘significant life event’. You’ve lost a coach, mentor, confidant, and most likely, your number 1 cheerleader. But, I’m sure you will always remember and cherish the guidance and advice she provided to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. I know how much you enjoyed your time together and how special it was. I love your suggestion about the shoes. From what Linda told me, that’s a perfect memorial for her. My prayers are with you.
Mrs. Lunsford was a sweet, kind, and gracious lady. We shared a few meals together, a few holidays, and we even share a birthday! Stephanie, you will miss her but she will always be with you.
Lots of love,
Martha
My daughter lived accross the street from Mrs. Lunsford when she lived in Asheville. I often stopped by to say ‘Hello’. When I was fixing up my daughter’s house she was always interested. I will miss her. She was a lovely lady, and her daughter, Stephanie, is much the same. My only regret is that I didn’t write to her before her death.
Stephanie and Steve:
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mother. What a wonderful lady she must have been. I know you will miss your special times with her, but this life is not the end, only a road that we travel as we prepare for eternity.
You will be in our hearts and prayers as you go through the celebration of life service and in the days ahead – for she will live on in the memories you made together.
May the Lord bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you and give you His peace.
We love you,
Janice & Henry & daughters
Stephanie,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with both you and Steve.
Stephanie, you and Steve are in our thoughts & prayers.
May God Bless you and yours.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficule time. May God bless you both.
Stephanie and Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother sounded like a wonderful person with a great sense of life. I will honor her memory and go buy some shoes for me and will donate a pair to our partner school! God bless.
Lisa Hajjar
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Family Chain
We little knew that morning,
God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
My prayers are with you and may peace fill your hearts.
May you find peace in this time of sorrow.
With deepest sympathy
Sue Waltz