Mary Gilchrist

A loving mother and grandmother, Mary passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the age 88. Mary never met a stranger and had friends of all ages. Mary was known as "Nana" to her grandchildren and all of their many friends. She enjoyed attending all of the sporting events and school functions her grandchildren participated in. She was a chauffeur for the group of ladies from First Baptist Church who played dominoes on Sundays after church. She enjoyed everything she did and was always ready to go anywhere, with a smile on her face, and ready to make new friends. At 81, she started a new job as a greeter at Taco Bell where she made many more friends. She was a special lady who was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Villar, her husband, Tyler and granddaughter, Keely Elizabeth Villar; brother, Dr. Harold D. Harden and his wife, Dorothy, with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hal Alexander Gilchrist and her beloved grandson, Drew Villar. Funeral services will be held on Wed, October 22, 2014 at First Baptist Church, Gonzales at 1 pm with a visitation starting at 11 am. There will be a graveside service on Friday, October 24 at Smyrna Cemetery in Chatahoochee, Florida, at 1 pm. Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.oursofh.com to offer your condolences to the family.