Born in Jacksonville on October 11, 1922, she was the daughter of Daniel and Lillie Smith. She and her late husband, George C. Gillenwater, owned and operated Gillenwater’s TV Sales and Service in Havelock for many years. She was a beloved mother and homemaker. She was a long time member of First Methodist Church in Havelock and member of Carolina Pines Country Club, being an avid golfer for many years.
She is survived by her son George Craig Gillenwater and wife Patti of Raleigh; her daughter Connie G. Smith and husband Bob of Newport; four grandchildren Sean and Marcus Smith, Carey Gillenwater and wife Neek, and Jana Rosenberger and husband Cory; three great grandchildren Bella and Cayden Gillenwater and Quinn Smith; two brothers Jimmy Smith of Jacksonville and David Smith of Greensboro.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and deepest gratitude to the nurses and staff at Croatan Village Assisted Living in New Bern and to Crystal Bluffs Skilled Nursing Care in Morehead City for their loving care of Ms. Gillenwater.
The funeral service will be held Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 pm at the Cotten Funeral Home Chapel in New Bern with the Rev. William Boykin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow the service at Greenleaf Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the N.C. Alzheimer’s Association, 3739 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27612.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.
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