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Mabel Ruth Gay

March 4, 1926 - December 28, 2024
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Greenlawn Funeral Home East
3540 East Seminole
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 887-6565 | Map
Thursday 1/2, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Greenlawn Funeral Home East
3540 East Seminole
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 887-6565 | Map
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3506 N. National Ave
Springfield, Missouri 65807
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Mabel Ruth Gay was born on March 4, 1926, in the quiet little town of Dadeville, MO. She stayed with us until December 28, 2024, living a remarkable 98 years, which seems both a very long time and also not nearly long enough. It’s difficult to comprehend the changes she saw in her life, being born into a home with no
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Nicolas Alfredo Otero left a message on January 28, 2025:
I didn't know Mabel but she sounded like an amazing woman I hope I get to live as long as her <3 fly high mabel
Donna Gay left a message on January 3, 2025:
It was Christmastime and my 8 year old daughter, Lisa, was busy making Christmas ornaments. She crafted stocking hats using empty cardboard rolls and yarn. She made one of them for Mabel Ruth. When Lisa presented the hat to her, Mabel Ruth genuinely thanked Lisa for it treated the hat as her most precious gift. In the years that followed, Mabel Ruth always mentioned that the hat was hanging on her tree or wrote on her Christmas card that the hat was proudly hanging on her tree. And that made a very strong impression to that little girl. That was just the way Mabel Ruth was; she’d never miss a chance to say a kind word
Marlyn Rea left a message on January 2, 2025:
Mabel Ruth was such a dear sweet friend. I loved to visit her and receive her cards. They were always a blessing. Her mints were a highlight, even this Christmas. She will be missed. Your memorial writing about her was nice
Ed Rea left a message on January 2, 2025:
Jean Ann, thank you for all that you wrote. What a WONDERFUL tribute. My mother, Marlyn Rea, LOVED your mama, and visited her the Friday before my mother came to be with us for Christmas and before your mother went to Heaven. Mom is glad to be back in Springfield, primarily so she can show her appreciation at Mabel Ruth’s funeral. Your tribute is a wonderful story of love and industry, and it tells why people like my mother loved her so much! Your mother sent my son her famous mints this Christmas! Mabel Ruth is MUCH loved in the Rea household and left her spirit of giving, positivity, and love for the Lord with us and anyone else who met her!
Carole humbert left a message on December 31, 2024:
So sorry, a sweet friend and neighbor. Loved her dearly.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carole humbert left a message on December 31, 2024:
In memory of Mabel Ruth Gay, Carole humbert lit a candle
Greg and Bobbi Box left a message on December 30, 2024:
Jean Ann, sending you and your family all of our love and prayers! Our deepest condolences. Greg and Bobbi Box
Greenlawn left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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