Marjorie Salmon Watts Gackstatter - July 3rd, 2010
MANNING, SC – Marjorie Salmon Watts Gackstatter, 90, widow of John Gackstatter, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010, at the Lake Marion Nursing Home in Summerton.
Born September 16, 1919, in Brewster, NY, she was the daughter of the late Adalbert Salmon and Estella May Everett Salmon.
She was predeceased by a son, Gary Wayne Watts; two brothers, Harold and Orrin Salmon of Brewster, NY; two sisters, May, and Marjorie, who passed away in the terrible influenza epidemic in 1919, just four months before Mrs. Gackstatter was born. Her parents named her Marjorie in honor of the 19 year old daughter they had lost. She was married for 25 years to the late Arnold Watts of Pawling, NY, and together they raised four children.
She is survived by a daughter, Arlen Gackstatter of Manning; two sons, John Watts and wife Ruth of Manning and William Watts of Ft. Bragg, CA; grandchildren, Christine Cates, Betty Jo Watts, Gary Watts Jr., Shari Gackstatter , Terra Sonora, Melissa Rhodes and Laurie Watts; great granddaughter, Amy Leigh Deaton; and great grandson, Wesley Watts.
Marjorie will be sadly missed by her many friends, old and new. She was blessed with a beautiful smile and a willingness to help others when needed.
Services are private.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, SC is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179
www.stephensfuneralhome.org
CONDOLENCES
My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Mrs. Gackstatter in this sad time of loss. God bless you. Sandra DuBose
From: Sandra DuBose
So sorry for the loss of your mother, it is a sad time but look up, she is now in a much better place with God and out of all pain and suffering. Bless you and your family as you mourn your loss and celebrate her victory!
Much love and God's Blessings,
Drenda & family.
From: Drenda Gibson
Thinking of you during this difficult time. I too, lost my Mother on July 3rd, two years ago. The holiday will never be the same, but you can cherish all the good memories of the days past. We don't always know why our loved ones are taken away from us, but know that she is in a much better place. We are praying for all of you and may God lift your heavy hearts. Love in Christ,
Billy & Pat Gibbons
