Mrs. Tennie Mayhew Gabriel, 89, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 18, 1934, to the late Joseph Nathaniel Mayhew and Lula Bell Lowe Mayhew. She departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Tennie graduated from Dunbar High School in Mooresville, N.C., and later worked in housekeeping at the Brian Center. She was married to Lynn Carter Nichols, who preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Mayhew Jr.; a sister, Clara Faulkner; and a daughter-in-law, Margaret Nichols.

She leaves to cherish the memory of her life two sons, Gary (Linda) Nichols and Jeffery Dean Nichols, both of Statesville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Gary Nichols Jr. and Montrel Nichols; three great grandchildren, Myriah Nichols, Shiyal Nichols, and Trail Nichols; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary in  Statesville, N.C.

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Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Gabriel family.