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Leatrice Santa Cruz Gill

d. August 18, 2017

Leatrice Santa Cruz Gill

Leatrice Santa Cruz Gill, age 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017. Lee was born in Biloxi on November 27, 1927. She is preceded in death by her parents, Orin J. Santa Cruz and Lela O’Neal Santa Cruz; brother, Larry Santa Cruz; sister, Lynn Santa Cruz Wakefield; and former husband, Walter J. Gill. She is also preceded in death by her beloved son, Lt. Col. Orin “Scooter” Gill, but has been blessed with his two daughters- her grandchildren, Lara Gill and Tara Gill Ply and Tara’s three young children, Alana, Kira and Eric; and daughter-in-law, Margaret Gill. Lee is also survived by her two daughters, Margaret Shawn (Carl) Gill Bolender and Lela (Tom) Gill Jordan, both of Florida. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Mr. Robert Burns, Sr., for his love, care and often support in Leatrice’s final days. He was her best friend for over 40 years, and often stated “She would not survive without him!” Finally, Mother loved her four legged feline children, her “Cat Family” throughout her lifetime, and although all preceded her in death, she hopes to see them again on the “Rainbow Bridge.” In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Countdown to Zero program which aims to eliminate the euthanasia of all healthy and treatable pets in South Mississippi. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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