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Dorothea GAYLE Obituary
Mrs. Gayle was preceded in death by her husband, Elliott Y. Gayle Sr.; and her parents, Heywood H. and Helen H. Roberts.
Survivors include three daughters, Virginia G. Hebert and husband, Mike of Gloucester, Helen G. Tyson and husband, John of Suffolk, and Dorothea (Toogie) G. Wedding of Hampton; one son, Elliott Y. Gayle Jr. and wife, Marilyn of Austin, Texas; one brother, H.H. (Bobby) Roberts and wife, Nadine of Hampton; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and her dear friend, Donald Tick; and loving caregiver, Sandra Owens.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Aug. 14, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Jacob May. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund, 23 Semple Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothea GAYLE
Sandy & George Owen
August 23, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Betty Walker
August 16, 2010
Toogie and Family
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. My sincere condolences to you and the rest of the family.If you need anything please call me.
joan vartuli
August 15, 2010
to the family of Dorothea, my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. may god grant you peace. i will miss her phone calls. sincerely joan jones vartuli
Dennis Crocker
August 14, 2010
EY, Toogie, Virginia and Helen,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom.It is difficult to let go even though you know it is God's plan. May you find comfort in sharing your memories of her with each other in the days to come. I'm sorry I can't be there with you. EY and Toogie, it was really good to see both of you yesterday. May God bless you all with peace.
August 14, 2010
I want to share something I observed while Dot was being taken care of in the last weeks of her life. Dot had a greatful and thankful heart. Even when things that were geing done for her were very unconfortable she always said thank you. She also had a child like faith in God. In Luke 18:17 it says "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." We will miss her.
Bobby and Nadine Roberts
August 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during the sad loss of Mrs. Gayle.
August 13, 2010
Praying for the comfort of the Holy Spirit for each member of your family as you mourn the loss of Aunt Dot.
Love, Maury and Pam
August 13, 2010
Dear Virginia, Helen, Toogie and EY,
"To be absent from the body is to present with the Lord." We know that she is in a better place, but we also know that you are feeling a great loss. You remain in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
God Bless,
Hugh and Loukie Gayle Smith
Eddie & Debbie Gayle
August 13, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
August 13, 2010
Virgina, Helen, Toogie and EY - I was sorry to hear about the passing of aunt Dorothy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Ramos
CHUCK&AUDREY THATCHER
August 13, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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