Louise Midgett
Louise Midgett

Louise Paul Midgett, 71, of Ocracoke, died on Sunday, June 19, in Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake, Va.

Born in Grantsboro, NC, July 19, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Wilford C. Paul and Helena Parsons Paul. Louise was a member of the Ocracoke Assembly of God Church.

Louise is survived by her husband, Gerald E. Midgett of Ocracoke; two daughters, Teresa Sutton of Lincolnton, NC and Pat Gaskins and husband, Dennis of Buxton, NC;

A son, Tim Donaldson of Lincolnton, NC; three grandchildren, Galen Brown, Megan Van Landingham and Kelly Sutton; and four great-grandchildren, Gabriel Brown, Tatiana Martinez, Riely Brown and Daleyza Resendiz.

She is also survived by two brothers, Jim Paul of Washington, NC and Jerry Paul of Greenville, NC. Along with her parents, Louise was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Corbin; and a brother, Winfield Hunnings.

A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 24, in the Ocracoke Assembly of God with Rev. Ivey Belch officiating. Burial will follow at the Ocracoke Community Cemetery.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the church prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.twifordfh.com.

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