Gabriella's relationship with Christ was the most
important thing in her life. She was very involved in her
United Methodist Church, and never missed services.
"you never went to stay with Granny on a weekend
without going to church," William says. "Not only did
she attend, she sometimes gave the Children's Sermon,
always impressing us with her Bible knowledge and love
of God."
This amazing woman, Gabriella Comer White, inspired
her grandson, William Bew White, IV to name an indoor
furniture company Gabby after her. Today, her well lived
life, beliefs and experience are honored in the Gabby
furniture line. Always full of practical wisdom, some of
her favorite sayings were, "a stitch in time saves nine."
"Don't put off until tomorrow what should be done today."
"Procrastination is the thief of time." And her favorite:
"Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well."
When William started the interior furnishings line and was trying on names for the brand, he looked no further
than the grandmother who had inspired him for so many years. Today, Gabriella Comer White's well-lived life,
beliefs, and experiences are honored in the Gabby furniture collection. "Like Granny said, it is important to
'remember where you came from' and how your character is shaped by those that have come before you – by
your family," says William. " The only reason our company exists today is because of what God and my family
have done for me and so I will honor them with my hard work and by sharing the adventure with my children.
I love you, Paw Paw and I love you, Granny."
Gabby's New look, May 2014 Gabby, founded in April 2010
Portrait of Gabriella used in Gabby's
Chapter 10: Distinctive catalog
