Avis Jewell Gatewood, 89, passed away December 4, 2016. She was an avid golfer and longtime member of Bevico Country Club. During her golfing years she celebrated two, holes-in-one and was a stay at home mother and wife.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Billie Jean Westbrook.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Otis Gatewood; daughter, Lynn Holcomb; son, Greg Gatewood; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
The family will receive guest for the sharing of stories, refreshments and memories on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in the chapel of Memphis Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Hill East.
