Gayla Delight Hoy

Gayla passed away on February 25, 2014 at home in Lacey, Washington.

Gayla has laid to rest and in peace now.

She was born July 21, 1956 to Gwendolyn Marie Williams and John Robert Williams.

She is survived by her daughter Anissa Bearden.

Her siblings: Eric Williams, Lisa Wohler

Aunt and Uncle: Dee and Rita Mower.

Nephew and Neice: John Williams, Lauren Williams, and Jessica Rodriguez

She is preceded in death by:

Her son Justin Hoy, brother Timothy Williams, Mother Gwen Williams, Father John Williams, Aunt Vivian Lee, and her grandmother Pearl Dorris (Granny P).

Gayla was a loving mother that her life revolved around her two children Justin and Anissa. Gayla loved her time alone drinking her diet pepsi and smoking her cigarettes. She knew many people and was there whenever anyone needed anything. Gayla had a lengthy struggle coping with the death of her son Justin Hoy who was suddenly taken from her. The day of his death, a part of Gayla died at that time with him. She was a survivor of brain cancer in 2002. Despite the illness and the grief she had the will to carry on. She was blessed to see her two grandchildren Peyton and Carson. She adored them dearly. A little bit of the love she had lost from her son passing was rekindled. She had a new sense of hope and outlook of life upon receiving these special angels. She will be deeply missed by both them.

She was diagnosed with Lung cancer in March 2013 and was unable to overcome this disease. Even though the disease progressed she didn’t let it hinder her life or love for her daughter, son in law, and grandchildren, brother, nephew, and Aunt. She fought till the last minute and asked her daughter permission to let go because her love was so great. On February 25, 2014 she accepted the accomplishment of her new life and it was her time to go. She laid to rest with her son Justin and other family. Now she has taken the wings to heaven and reunited with them all. She will be missed, remembered, and continue to be loved by everyone’s life she touched. It is inevitable that one day we will reunite with her in heaven.

Mom, I know life has been so hard for you since Justin died. I am at peace that you are not suffering anymore of a broken heart and pain. You are with Justin and family now. I miss our morning calls and you always worrying about me with your fifty questions. I will always ALWAYS love you the most to infinity and beyond. Rest in peace mom, you deserve it. Love your daughter- Anissa

Mama G, I will miss you dearly. At the time of your passing I did not know how to feel. It took a day or two to sink in and hit home hard when I opened your apartment door and you didn’t say “Come in Chaaawlie boy”. We laughed so much about the idiocracies of life and how people only see the abstract picture of life and not the little details that make it tick. I adopted you as my mother and you accepted me as your son because we both share the same unbreakable love for your daughter. Mama G, do not worry about your beautiful daughter you have left behind. I made a vow many years ago to love and to cherish her with all my heart and I will do just that for the rest of my days on this earth until we meet you in heaven and reunite our love together in spirit. Peyton will miss you dearly Mama G and Carson though he is too young to remember will definitely know about his Grandma G. See you on the other side. Go easy Mama G.

P.S. I’ve got your “fart in a bag” Ha Ha - Love your Chaaawlie boy

Memorial will be held on March 7, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. with a quiet viewing at 3:30p.m. At Mills & Mills Funeral Home, 5725 Littlerock Rd SW Tumwater, WA 985012. There will be a gathering at South Sound Villa Apartments at 4101 Lacey Blvd, Lacey, WA. 98503, to celebrate her life and new journey with refreshments and maple bars.