Gertrude Amanda Wooten Zachary Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gertrude Amanda Wooten Zachary, of Myrtle Beach, passed into eternity to be with her Husband, Jack Zachary, on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 31, at 3:00 pm, at Socastee United Methodist Church. Gertrude was born in Harmony N.C. on June 4, 1929, as the daughter of Marvin Wooten and Mary Harbin Wooten. She was preceded in death by her older brother, Jack Wooten and has two surviving sisters, Evelyn Webb & Nancy Poore, and one younger brother, Bobby Wooten and his wife, Agnes. She leaves behind her three sons and two daughter-in-laws; Douglas and Lais Zachary, Jeffrey Zachary and Timothy and Elaine Zachary, and also leaves her three grandsons Dylan, Will and Wade, and two great grandsons, Connor and Mason. Gertrude grew up in Harmony NC and after graduating from High School in 1947, she moved to Charlotte NC, to work for Duke Power Company. While in Charlotte, she meet Jack Tally Zachary. Jack and Gertrude were soon married on Nov. 8th1953, in Harmony N. C. and continued to live in Charlotte NC. Their family grew with the addition of three wonderful sons. The family then moved to Myrtle Beach SC, where they owned and operated the Sunny Shores Motel, on 703 South Ocean Blvd. They later bought a home in Long Bay Estates where she lived the rest of her life. Gertrude and family have been members of Socastee United Methodist Church since the early 1960's. She was very active at SUMC, serving the body of Christ there, in many positions and capacities. Gertrude knew and love God, having a personal relationship with Him, through His Son Jesus Christ. The family would like to express their gratitude and thankfulness to all our loving extended family, the wonderful people in the church family, our wonderful neighborhood, and our great community, who have loved and been so kind to our mother, Gertrude. You have meant so, so much to her and our family. Many, Many Thanks. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Socastee United Methodist Church (5575 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. Phone 843-650-3373) for the 1875 Sanctuary Project.

Gertrude Amanda Wooten Zachary

June 4, 1929 - January 26, 2020

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Gertrude Amanda Wooten Zachary

June 4, 1929 - January 26, 2020

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