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Lila Jo Gage

September 15, 1933 — March 9, 2020

Lila Jo Henson Gage, age 86, departed on March 9, 2020 at Episcopal Church Home in Louisville, KY.

She was born September 15, 1933 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late William Abner and Mary Olive Moore Henson. Lila was united in marriage to Arthur Ray Gage on February 12, 1956. Mr. Gage preceded her in death on August 16, 2004.

Mrs. Gage was a State of TN employee for 26 years. She was an active member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, where she served in many positions. Lila was also a former member of Eastern Star and a 1952 graduate of Selmer High School. Her greatest accomplishments, as she stated, were her kids and grandkids. She shared a passion for Tennessee football and basketball with her son.

Mrs. Gage is survived by one son, Terry R. Gage of Louisville, KY; two grandchildren, Kelly Hurst Terry of Halls, TN and Brian Hurst (Trisha) of Bethel Springs, TN. two great-grandchildren, Kaylee Hurst of Bethel Springs, TN and Wilson Terry of Halls, TN; a brother, Dennis Henson (Emma) of Michie, TN; one sister, Kay Gage (Leo) of Bethel Springs, TN; along with many loving family members and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Gage was preceded in death by two daughters, infant daughter, April 13, 1958 and Janice Lynn Gage, May 20, 2008; two brothers, W.C. and Fray Henson; three sisters, Ann Mitchell, Marie Rankin, and Joyce Maness.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Visitation

Thursday, March 12, 2020

10:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Chapel Services

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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