Obituary of Margaret Gard

Manns Harbor, NC Margaret Estelle Gibbs Gard, 90, died Friday, September 26, 2003 at her residence. She was born on March 21, 1913 to Herman and Bertha Tillett Gibbs. She was the wife of the late Alton E. Gard, Sr. Mrs. Gard is survived by four daughters, Rachel Twiddy of Manns Harbor, Myra Twiddy and husband Andrew of Manns Harbor, Arlene Basnight and husband Louie of Manns Harbor and Amy Kelvy of Spruce Pine, NC; two sons, Alton Elroy Gard, Jr and wife Lydia of Manns Harbor, Alvin Ferrell Gard and wife Irma of Henderson, NC; three sisters, Jennie Creef and Inez Gibbs of Manns Harbor and Rev. Bess G. Hunnings of Durham; one brother, Robert Gibbs of Derry, NH; twenty three grandchildren, thirty three great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo on Monday, September 29, 2003 at 2:00 PM. A graveside service will be held immediately following at the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Twiford’s Colony Chapel on Sunday, September 28, 2003 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and at the home of Amelia Twiddy, 6393 Preston Twiford Road, Manns Harbor at other times. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church or Harborlight Church, both in Manns Harbor, NC 27953. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.