Ila "Dee" [Seber] Gaskin of Livingston, born in Allons, May 12, 1930, passed quietly from life to Eternal Life on October 25, 2026. Formerly a resident of Nashville Tennessee and Lafayette Indiana area, she is proceeded in death by her husband, Lee "Bob" Gaskin.

Her four children remain; Gary Gaskin, Peggy (Mike) Kenyon, Sandra (Gaskin) Jackson, Richard 'Dick' Gaskin.

She will be missed by her numerous grand and great-grandchildren, cherished nieces, nephews and countless other beloved family and friends.

Ms Gaskin was a renowned songwriter creating 1000+ songs with more than 350 published.

She was recognized widely for her Gospel, Bluegrass and Country music which was recorded by many top artists and garnering Gold Records, People's Choice Awards, Song of the Year, GMA Dove Award Nomination as well as a special "Song of the Decade 80s" according to Singing News Magazine and BMI.

Dee founded Dee Light Publishing and Timberline Records encouraging, promoting, teaching and supporting new up and coming writer's and peformer's careers and ministries.

While working at the music she loved, she always stated that it was more a gift from God and her personal ministry.

In one of her last interviews she said she hoped her written words would bless people for an eternity; "Hopefully some of the songs will be inspiring. I think a good song lives forever."

Visitation will be held in the chapel of Hall Funeral Home on, Monday, November 9, 2026 from 5pm until 8pm

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2026 starting at 1pm until time of service at 2pm.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 2PM with intermittent to follow to Hunter Cove Cemetery.