Dalton, Gwendolyn Gay

Completed her circle of life February 12, 2009, at the age of 63. After a long struggle with liver disease and diabetes, she is finally resting in the arms of her Heavenly father. Gay retired from Washtenaw County in 1998, where she was very active in AFSCME Local 2733 and a crucial team member in negotiating contracts that today's employees still benefit from. Always an advocate for the "underdog," she was also on the board of The Domestic Violence Project in Ann Arbor, MI. After retirement, she moved to the Newnan, GA area to be a part of her grandchildren's lives. She attended Crossroads Church and enjoyed the love and fellowship she received there. Gay had a special way of touching others and she will be missed. Survivors include her son Chuck and daughter-in-law Laura Dalton of Newnan, GA; her grand-children, Grant, Gracie and Christopher; daughter Alicia Dalton, also of Newnan; uncle Ray Purvis of Ann Arbor, MI; brother-in-law Dr. Robert Dalton of East Lansing, MI; and former husband Gary Dalton of Milan, MI. In lieu of flowers, Gay requested that those that are able donate blood through the American Red Cross. Financial contributions can be made to Southwest Christian Hospice online at swchospice.org. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009 at Crossroads Church with Pastor John Hobbs officiating. The family will receive friends at Higgins Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home on Sunday, 4-6 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. higginshillcrestchapel.com. The Higgins Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, GA. 770-253-4723.

Published in AnnArbor.com on February 14, 2009