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Gay Burrell, 80, of Winnie, died Thursday, Oct. 22. She was born on May 3, 1935, in Warren, to Verna Raimer Umfrid and Oran Umfrid.

Survivors include daughter, Beth Arnold and her husband, Ted, of Bridge City; sons, Jimmy Hampton and his wife, Keri, of Fannett and James Hampton, of Corpus Christi; grandchildren, Wesley Arnold and his wife, Erica, Kristin Hampton, Dustin Hampton, Jill Moore, Ashley Hampton, Susie Phillips, Natalie Hampton and Kirk Hampton and his wife, Lacy; brothers, Charles Umfrid and his wife, Linda, of Conroe and Jimmy Umfrid and his wife, Mary, of Orange; sister, Shirley Rice and her husband, Don, of Nederland; eight great- grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends, and Gay’s special friend and caregiver, Mitzie Hoverson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Fred Burrell, Jr.; brothers, Buck and Billy Umfrid and sister, Marie Barneycastle.

A gathering of Mrs. Burrell’s family and friends will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at Broussard’s. 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at First Baptist Church, 120 East Pear, Winnie, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.

The family would like to extend a thank you to the Gentiva Hospice; caregivers, Brandy Grass and Hailey Wood and Dr. Boutte for their care during Gay’s illness.