She was a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church and received a bachelors in Mining Engineering from Virginia Tech, then later a Bachelors in Music from V.C.U. specializing in the Piano. Carol was a member of the Country Club of Virginia, Annapolis Yacht Club, and the Richmond Symphony Orchestra League. She was a tutor at St. Andrews School and gave piano lessons, she loved to crochet and to garden.
Carol is survived by her husband, William Childs Gay; children, Elizabeth Gay DeMatos, William Childs Gay, Jr.; grandchildren, Oliver Robert DeMatos, Charles Alexander DeMatos; siblings, Cathy Lowder Rose and Cary Lowder.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 31, 2021 at St Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave., Richmond, VA., 23226
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in her name to St. Giles Presbyterian Church.
