Billie Ann Gaddy
1947-2016
Cramerton, Billie Ann Gaddy 69, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Gastonia, NC on June 14, 1947 to the late Bill and Edna Kendrick.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Gaddy; sons, Marshal Lafar, Jr., and Will Lafar; grandson, Landon Lafar; granddaughter, Baylee Lafar and brothers, Eddie Kendrick and Roger Kendrick.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Greg Gamble.
Billie Ann attended schools in Gastonia and Appalachian University. She had a career in finance and retired in 2008 from the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) Administration Department. After retirement, she and Jim moved back to Gastonia to be near family. In retirement, she especially enjoyed vacation trips with her Darling Jim and her family activities; and her social bond with old friends and her "Bridge Buddies". Billie Ann was a wonderful mother, wife, friend and professional associate to all. She loved her family and many friends very much and she will be missed by all of us. Please let us all remember that beautiful smile that she used to brighten every day that we knew her!
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to Cancer Research Institute, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006, www.cancerresearch.org; and/or Hospice and Palliative Care Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092 or other cancer associations of your choice.
The family extends heartfelt appreciation to Hospice and Palliative Care Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092 that provided great support to the family during this time.
Services will be private.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.