Edith "Edie" (Buckner) Gill

On November 7th Edith Buckner Gill was taken to her heavenly home. Edith – “Edie” was born on March 15, 1938 to Baxter David and Bertha Caroline Buckner in Arden, NC; with her 3 older siblings Claude Bucker, Eula “Fran” Neely, and Lloyd Buckner.

Her career took her to New York. There she met Louis “Lou” Gill, the love of her life. They enjoyed a fulfilling marriage of 24 years. In 2005 they were separated in life with Lou’s passing.

She leaves behind her greatest pride and joy, two daughters: Donna (Rob) Orr, and Kim (Randy) Wohnig. As well as seven loving grandchildren: Ashkin (Susana), Hannah, Sarah, Matthew, Garren, and Sam. Along with the children added from her marriage with Lou: Susan Herman, Ronald Gill, and Nancy (John) Gleason.

Her passion was interior design; she loved making something beautiful for the world to enjoy. She and Lou enjoyed traveling the world. What’s more: Edie was a savvy businesswoman, who owned multiple business and managed many others. She was also a cancer survivor.

To the Ya-Ya Sisters she sends all her love. To her other sister Joanne: you filled her life with such sweet memories; your friendship is eternal. To all of us who knew her, we feel truly blessed.

The celebration of her life will be on Friday, November 17th, at Petty Funeral Home, 124 N. Trade Ave., Landrum, SC. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM, with service starting promptly at 2:00 PM. The family will have a private burial Saturday, November 18th, at Hoopers Creek, NC.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org/donate.

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