- Date Of Birth: January 1, 1930
- Date Of Death: March 4, 2022
- State: Florida
Gurthie Finlayson, Age 92, of Niceville, Fl passed away on March 4, 2022. She was born to Alfred and Selma Pridgen on January 1, 1930, in Hacoda, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Finlayson, sister Rushie Owens, son Bobby Finlayson (Diane), and grandson Michael Finlayson. She was the loving mother of Debbie Huff (Ron), Jimmy Finlayson (Susie), Wanda Finlayson, and Laura Finlayson. She was the beloved grandmother to Brian, Kristen, Aaron, Jennifer, Elise (Ken), Meghan (Chandler), Stephanie (Greg), Devanie, Matthew, Samantha, and Holly. Her 12 Great-grandchildren also brought her immeasurable joy.
Gurthie was born at home on a farm in rural Alabama. Her name was chosen by her Aunt Pinky. She shared a room with her older sister Rushie.
She married her loving husband Robert of 39 years on February 12, 1947. They were married in Samson, Alabama but eventually settled in Niceville where they raised 5 children together. When they moved to Judith Ave their neighbors quickly became family. All the children played and grew up together. While she raised the kids at home, Robert was an electrician on Eglin. She worked hard to prepare 3 meals a day for the household. Though the loss of her husband in 1986 was devastating the courage and strength she was known for kept her going. She loved to cook, and her specialty was Chicken and Dumplings and her famous “stacked” peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. At one time or another, she cared for us all or we lived under her roof.
Gurthie was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She had this magic way of making you feel like you were the most important person in the world and could make any bad day seem okay. She loved everyone like family. She always treasured the time spent with her children and grandchildren, embracing every moment they had together. She never worried about herself and even in her final days, her biggest fear was leaving her children here on Earth. We will never forget her strength, smile, laughter, and the never-ending love she had for her family.
