Nita Byrd Gatton Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Nita Byrd Gatton of Olin, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on January 19, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Walter Byrd, Sr. and Elizabeth Evans Byrd; her husband Robert Clay Gatton; her children, Tim and Kaye; her grandchildren, Mindy and Chase; her great grandchild Dylan; and her siblings, Eileen, Patsy and James Walter.
She is survived by: her son Kenny Gatton; her grandchildren, Jennifer Brooke Deal (Justin), Heather Gatton (EJ) and Dusty Gatton; her great grandchildren, Destiny, Cody, Michael, Addyson, Trey, Jordan and Treylen; her great great grandchild Bentley; her nieces and nephews, Becky, Sherry, Scotty, Mark and Todd; and her close friend Nelda. She is also survived by her family, friends.
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