Cleo Gaddis

GADDIS, Cleo Age 87. The last surviving child of nineteen children born to the late Annie Vinson and Jessie Gaddis, entered into rest on December 11, 2011 in Orlando, FL, where she had relocated in 2004. Formerly of Nashville, TN. Ms. Gaddis is survived by devoted daughter, Deborah J. (Rev. James M.) Council, Orlando, FL; two beloved grandchildren, James A. (Adriane) Murray, Jr. and Nichae D. Donnell; six adoring great-grandchildren, Nichon, Dichon, and Corey Booker, Kourtnie Donnell, Jala and James A. Murray III; devoted niece, Camilla Rhodes; a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Ms. Gaddis will lie in state Friday, December 16, 2011 at Terrell Broady Funeral Home, from 5 - 7 p.m. Family visitation will be Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 10-11 a.m., with Celebration of Life to follow at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 2800 Buena Vista Pike, Nashville, TN. Rev. Allataye Russ and Rev. Dr. Mark E. Crutcher (Orlando, FL) officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Terrell Broady, 3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218. Interment Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 9090 Highway 100, Nashville, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to be made in Ms. Gaddis' honor to the Mount Olive A.M.E. Church Scholarship Fund, 2727 West Church Street, Orlando, FL; and Hospice of the Comforter, 480 West Central Pkwy., Altamonte, Springs, FL. TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, INC., (615) 244-4755. Send flowers to the service of Cleo Gaddis