Darleen (Justice) Gay

Mrs. Darleen Justice Gay, age 78, of Blackshear, passed away Friday afternoon (1/19/2024) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following an extended illness.

Born February 21, 1945, in Waycross, she was a daughter of the late Alvin Olin and Amy Irene Justice. She lived all her life in Ware and Pierce Counties and was a longtime housewife.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wayne Gay; and 2 brothers, Tommy Justice and Ottis Justice.

Survivors include her 5 children, Janice Gay (husband Wendell) of Blackshear, Brenda Guy of Patterson, Christine Moore of Folkston, Thomas Wayne Gay, Jr. of Blackshear, and Kathy Branson (husband Scott) of Brunswick; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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