Gail Gentzel

1940 - 2014

Gail Buchanan Gentzel

Gail Buchanan Gentzel of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed peacefully from this life on November 1, 2014 surrounded by family, passing into eternal life with God. Born March 12, 1940, in Philadelphia, Gail was one of two children of John and Alma Buchanan. Gail spent her formative years in Pennsylvania, attended Penn State University, and became a teacher of marketing and fashion merchandising at the University of Nevada, Mount Saint Mary's College, and the University of Tennessee.

It was at Penn State where she met her husband, Walter Eugene (Gene) Gentzel. Gail was joined in marriage to Gene on August 27, 1967. They recently celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. After spending time at Temple University in Philadelphia, Gail and Gene moved to Pensacola, Florida and lived there for more for than 30 years.

Gail maintained enduring friendships throughout her life, from all parts of the country. Gail had a vivacious personality and was always full of energy and wit. She certainly enjoyed life to the fullest through travel, art, and style.

Gail was an avid and accomplished quilter, a member of the Pensacola Quilters' Guild and the American Quilting Society, and had works featured in the Pensacola Museum of Art. She was also a wonderful mother to Harry, her dog of eight years.

Gail is survived by her beloved husband, Gene, two sons, Kevin and Brett; two daughters-in-law, Sandriel and Courtney; and three granddaughters, Francesca, Lucinda, and Perry. A private gathering to celebrate her life was held on Pensacola Beach.

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