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Gayle McElhaney Obituary
F. MCELHANEY, 72
Miller's Handy Stop
MULBERRY - Mrs. Gayle Delores Foshee McElhaney, age 72, died of heart failure October 1, 2007.
Born in Lakeland on April 18, 1935, Gayle owned and operated Miller's Handy Stop with her husband in McAlester, OK., for many years. She was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was an avid card player.
Mrs. McElhaney is survived by her daughter, Debbie Quackenboss, Hickory, N.C.; sons, Michael Letchworth, Lakeland, FL., Mark Miller, McAlester, OK.; sister, Ann Overstreet, Lakeland, FL.; many grand and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Lanier Funeral Home chapel. Services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Lanier Funeral Home chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL., 33823 or the Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Lakeland Office, P.O. Box 2962, Lakeland, FL., 33806.
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Cindy Connors
October 12, 2007
My aunt Gayle was like a second mother to me. Her and my mom lived together for over 10 yrs. I am blessed by so many memories of shopping trips, girls beach week every year and so many other occasions I shared with Gayle. I will cherish these memories always. She was a special angel in our family. Her smile was like a ray of sunshine. I will miss her so much. Gayle you are forever in my heart. I love you.
Angela Schoenrock (grandbaby!!)
October 10, 2007
"I am daughter, sister, wife, mother...A person beyond all dimensions...I think, I work, I invent, I discover
...I am a homemaker...I am a nation-builder...I can take on the universe...With myself in grace
...I am, so you are...I know, so I am."
This quote reminds me of my grandma!! She was a wonderful lady who has taught us all so much. She was very unselfish and always loving. We have all had such wonderful memories of her and now we get to share them with our kids.
I am proud to say that I knew her and was blessed to have her in my life!!
Dawn Arnold
October 9, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ruth Arnold
October 9, 2007
Gayle, you were very special to me. You were a woderful friend and great to work for. You will be greatly missed. Love you.
Debbie Davis (step-daughter)
October 9, 2007
Gayle was not only my mother, she was my friend. She was an unselfish, beautiful woman I loved, adored, cherished and admired. She was a rare treasure that God blessed us with. She loved the Lord with all her heart. The heavens are rejoicing and the angels are singing. Praise God. Although I'm rejoicing at her new life in heaven my heart still aches. I will always miss her.
Betty Bertino, FUMC
October 9, 2007
I only knew Gayle for a short time but she was a special lady to me.
May God comfort you in your lost.
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