Daphney Gaw Obituary
The family of Daphney Gaw of Laurinburg, North Carolina announces her passing on September 23, 2026. Daphney, born on June 25, 1924, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Daphney Gaw to show support.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Daphney for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Daphney’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emmet Monroe Whitley and Addie Pearl Grant; her husbands, Guy Smith and Jack Gaw; and her sisters, Lucille Bull and Edna Blassingham.
She is survived by: her daughters, Carolyn Burns (Howell) of Edenton and Suzanne Frank (Chris) of Fayetteville; her grandchildren, Andrew Burns, Leslie Burns Ginski and Marshal Frank; and her great grandchildren, Lucy Ginski, Amelia Burns and Miles Burns.
