When God whispered on Sunday, April 25, 2010, "NITA P. GABRO", she said, "I'm ready"! Then, gently left family and friends. Born June 26, 1931, in Leesville, LA, she married her sweetheart Buddy and then began adventures moving with 4 kids everywhere Humble/Exxon sent them. She was always the "cookie Mom" that all the kids adored. She absolutely loved her roles as mom, chief cook, chauffeur, which just continued as her precious grandchildren arrived. Being a young grandma, she taught them to ride 2 wheel bikes, water ski & of course many trips to Astroworld & the zoo. They named her "NANI" & so she became to everyone in her life. She was a "hit" wherever she went & drew people to her, young & old, rich & poor. She had the gift to make you feel special. We thank our team of Drs. and their staff who caringly guided our paths, especially Dr. Pat Herlihy and the St. Lukes 24th Tower.
She leaves to miss her, the love of almost 60 years, Buddy; children, Gayla Miller and husband Ray, Lisa Higgs and husband Steve, Gary Gabro and wife DeeAnn, Mark Gabro and wife Cathy; grandchildren, Stephan, Jared, Mallory, Katie, Brandon and Jed; and 2 greatgrandchildren; Cathy, David and Troy Bennett. And many other cousins and "specially adopted kids" in her life. But now, she happily joins her grandson, Bo patiently waiting for his Nani at Heavens Gate.
The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2010, with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m., at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, 6700 Ferris. Burial will be at Leesville Cemetery, Leesville, LA at a later date.
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