Gaye Elder's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Alapaha, Georgia
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Gaye Elder

June 20, 1943 - January 17, 2026 (82 years old)

Alapaha, Georgia

Gaye Elder's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Alapaha, Georgia
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Gaye Elder

June 20, 1943 - January 17, 2026 (82 years old)

Alapaha, Georgia

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Gaye Elder Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 17, 2026, at the age of 82, Gaye Elder of Alapaha, Georgia passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gaye Elder to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Gaye find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dudley O. Elder, Sr. and Zola Mae Peacock Elder; her husband Marshall E. Smith; and her brother Dudley O. Elder, Jr.. She is survived by: her brother Tim Elder of Micco, Florida..

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