Carmen Gatton

Carmen Ressie Gatton, nee Jaggers, 92, died October 9, 2012 at her home in Mt. Sterling, OH. Born March 9, 1920 in Cub Run, Kentucky to Oscar and Bertha Jaggers. Preceded in death by husband Russell E. Gatton, 5 brothers, her twin Armen, Herman, Russell, Richard and Cecil. Survived by children; Carma and Robert Armentrout of Mt. Sterling, OH, JoEllen Ault of Washington Court House, Ohio, Patricia Speakman of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Charlie Gatton of Washington Court House, OH and Russell and Katie Gatton of Franklin Furnace, OH, 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Carmen was a member of Mt. Sterling Freewill Baptist Church. She loved singing Southern Gospel music, going bargain hunting at yard sales, sunshine and flowers, but her family above all. Her family was constantly in the forefront of her thoughts, placed before her own needs. Nothing made her happier than knowing her family was healthy and cared for. She was without question, one of the most selfless and giving ladies one could ever meet. Family will receive friends Sunday, October 14, 2012 from 2-5 pm at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 331 West Main St., Mt. Sterling, OH. Funeral service will be held 12 pm Monday at Mt. Sterling Freewill Baptist Church. Interment immediately following at Madison Mills Cemetery.