Honey Grove, Texas -- Lorretta Carol Gaither was born July 25, 1948 and left this Earth to her eternal home in Heaven on October 29, 2024.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gaither will be held Friday November 1, 2024, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Honey Grove, TX, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Ellsworth Franklin will preside. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jessie Gaither, Tony Massey, Taylor Massey, Jairo Flores, Patrick Goff and Terry Hewett.

Lorretta Carol Gaither was born on July 25, 1948, in Bonham, Texas, to Guy and Ruby Bells Wilson. Growing up in Windom, Texas, as the youngest of six siblings, Carol learned the values of hard work and resilience, often helping her family in the cotton fields and on the farm.

In November 1963, Carol married Cleo Gaither, beginning a beautiful journey together in Petty, Texas, where they raised their family. Carol was a caring mother to Sharon Briscoe, Ray Gaither, Dale Gaither, and Carolyn Franklin, creating a warm and loving home that became the heart of her family.

After Cleo’s passing in 1982, Carol drew on her unwavering faith in the Lord and continued to nurture her family, balancing roles as a homemaker and later as a dedicated factory worker. She enjoyed walking and
gardening, finding peace in nature and the simplicity of life.

Carol’s love grew with each new generation. She was blessed with eight grandchildren—Rachel Flores, Ashley Goff, Gage Franklin, Jessie Gaither, Tony Massey, Taylor Massey, Tory Smith, and Mandy Briscoe —creating cherished memories through sleepovers, holidays at her home, and a legacy of unconditional love.

Her family further blossomed to include eleven great-grandchildren—Katie Garcia, Matthew, Ryker and Langston Gaither, Rider, River, Piper, Spencer Massey, Heath Elrod, Amelia and Jairo Jr. Flores—and one great-great-grandchild, Raelynn Garcia, each a testament
to her enduring warmth and kindness.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Ruby, her beloved husband Cleo, her grandson Gage, and her daughter Sharon. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, resilience, and love that touched everyone who knew her. Her life was a testament to the strength of family, the comfort of faith, and the beauty of kindness.

Carol will be deeply missed, but her memory will forever be cherished by those who had the honor of knowing her.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Arshia Quadri, the TMC ICU staff, and Heart to Heart Hospice for their compassionate care.

To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com