Obituary of Delina Gaither

Mrs. Delina Gaither, age 81, passed away on February 3, 2013 at her residence. She was a devout Christian woman, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved to cook, golf, and bowl. Mrs. Gaither was a very active member of the Adams Avenue Church of Christ. The family will be receiving friends at Adams Avenue Church of Christ (600 S. Cumberland, Lebanon TN 37087, 615.444.2721) from noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 9 a.m. until the service on Wednesday. The Funeral Service, conducted by Brother Bill Hayes and assisted by Brother Jim Byrd and Brother Mike Wyatt, is 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the church. Interment in Wilson County Memorial. Pallbearers: Rick Baird, Adam Davis, Travis Gaither, Cecil Nicholas, Billy Joe Medley, and George Nicholas. Honorary Pallbearers: Elders and Deacons at Adams Avenue Church of Christ. Special thank you to Alive Hospice, and friends of Adams Avenue Church of Christ. Survivors include husband of 58 years, Waldon Gaither; children: Jackie (Melinda) Gaither, Debbie Baird, and Christy Eakes; siblings: Amos (Isabelle) Nicholas, Arlen (Bessie) Nicholas, Noble (Edith) Nicholas, Roosevelt Nicholas, and Christine Medley; grandchildren: Rick (Jessica) Baird, Christy (Adam) Davis, Katlin Eakes, and Travis Gaither; great-grandchildren: Malachi Davis, Makenzy Davis, and Ethan Baird; and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. She is preceded in death by parents Joe and Bercelia Poore Nicholas, sister Sara Cooper, brothers Holden, Virgil, and Paul Nicholas, and son-in-law Ricky Baird.