Gay Dale Ferguson

Gay Dale Ferguson, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 11, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Tony Goins and Ray Wells. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on September 20, 1961, she was the daughter of Michael Lingo and Chrystelle (Roy) Lingo. Gay was a faithful member of Bridge City Church of Christ. She had a warm and welcoming personality and never met a stranger. Gay was known for having a servant’s heart and the ability to always look on the bright side. She found great pride and joy in working within the special needs community and was very involved with Adaptive Sports for Kids. More than anything, Gay loved her family and adored her grandchildren. She was a bright light to all who knew and loved her, and she will be deeply missed.

She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Lingo.

She is survived by her loving husband, Scott Ferguson; her mother, Chrystelle Lingo; her children, Cristen Ardabili and husband Shawn, Catelyn Myers, Joshua Ferguson, and Allie Ferguson; her grandchildren, Cyrus Ardabili and Caspian Ardabili; and her brother, Wesley Lingo and wife Janet.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Duque, Tom Reynolds, Jimmy Lewis, David Frenzell, Mickey Adler, and LeAnn Brown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Adaptive Sports for Kids at P. O. Box 332, Nederland, Texas 77627.