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Cara LaVerne Gillis

January 26, 1942 - December 29, 2015

Cara LaVerne Gillis, 73, of Cary, NC passed away December 29, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 26, 1942 to Herbert and Ava (Cashwell) Nunnery in Cumberland County, NC. LaVerne served as a school teacher in Cumberland County for 33 years. In addition to her passion for education, she personally enjoyed singing, playing, and conducting music in both schools and in church. LaVerne influenced the lives of many young people and inspired numerous teaching careers. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gary Gillis of Cary, NC, her son David Gillis (Petra) of Stedman, NC, and daughter Dawn Gillis Brown (Jeff) of Cary, NC. Also surviving are; brothers Arnold Nunnery (Mary), Ronald “Doc” Nunnery, sister Mary Joan Pridgen (Jack), grandchildren Brad and Brandon Gillis, and nieces and nephews Arnie Nunnery, Mary Ava Nunnery, Skye Lankford, and Blaine Nunnery. A private committal service will be held at Wake Memorial Park, Cary, NC. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 3PM at Village Baptist Church, 906 S. McPherson Church Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303, The Reverend Nick Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family request consideration for memorial donations be made to Village Baptist Church.

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Cara LaVerne Gillis, 73, of Cary, NC passed away December 29, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 26, 1942 to Herbert and Ava (Cashwell) Nunnery in Cumberland County, NC. LaVerne served as a school teacher in Cumberland... View Obituary & Service Information

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