Mrs. Beverly Delores "Lois" Gay, age 76, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 18, 2022 at her home in Americus. Funeral services are planned for 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 22, from the chapel of Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Wendy Peacock officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday evening between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., and at other times at the homes of her children: Donny Gay, 567 Sam Bradley Road, Americus; and Rhonda Lewthwaite, 134 Oak Turn Drive, Americus. Born November 9, 1945 in Colquitt, GA, she was a daughter of the late Elzie Cook and the late Alice Busbee Cook. She was a member of Colquitt Church of Christ and was employed for many years in food service at Golden Corral. Affectionately known as "Nana", she loved her grandchildren with all her heart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Gay; and by her son-in-law, Jerry Lewthwaite. Survivors include her children, Donny Gay (Chrys) and Rhonda Lewthwaite; grandchildren: Levi Lewthwaite (Mercedes), Hunter Lewthwaite, Ciera Gay, Brian Wilson, and Jen Brandi Wilson (Ray); great-grandchildren: Kae'leigh, Jayden, Ashton, Logan, Kenzie, Maddie, and Jase; brothers: Randy Ingram (Rita) and Dewey Ingram (Patty); sister, Milisia Tennison (Frank); and several nieces and nephews. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mrs. Beverly Delores "Lois" Gay.