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Gailann Bristow Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Mary Ann Bristow
September 23, 2023
It has been 20 years since her passing and we thought we would be grieving less by now. A lady like Gailann is hard to forget. I know I won’t and neither will the rest of the family.
MARY ANN BRISTOW
November 2, 2011
Our new email address is "[email protected]". If you need to contact us. Thank everyone for their kind words. I restarted this guest book because I'm sure there were folks out there that did not know what happened to Gail.
Amy Spradlin
October 29, 2003
I miss you very much Gailann. I keep looking at our graduation picture from VCU. You kept me going through it all and made it almost tolerable. I remember when I first met you I was your preceptor and we butted heads often, but we became good friends after. I enjoyed our Olive Garden adventures. You will be truly missed. My heart is heavy. I miss you and love you dearly. Amy
Cari Pittman
October 17, 2003
Gailann
You were the first new RN grad that I precepted. Boy, were you a challange. We butted heads on a daily basis, you did things your way. I grew to love you for that as well as the wonderful, warm and caring person I came to know. I always thought you'd be there, I still look at my e-mail everyday and expect a word or joke from you. Girl-you left us too soon. A great loss for many of us who loved you. A great loss for those who had yet to meet you. May you watch over your parents and brother while you are up there "getting things straight" I have no doubt that you are running the place if not second in charge. Love you and miss you everyday.
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Tammie Dodge
October 16, 2003
Gailann, I'm going to miss you! Devin, Ellie and Derian miss their "Aunt Gail" and Danny misses you too. I don't know if you ever realized how loved you were and how much a part of my family you were. You are the sister of my heart. We have been together through thick and thin.....you were there when my babies were born and you taught me how to drive. For 21 years you've been the best friend I've ever had. It never mattered if we talked every day or once a month. When we talked it was for hours catching up.
The memory of you that keeps popping in my head is us in highschool driving in your big old maroon car, playing REO Speedwagon as loud as we could stand and singing at the top of our lungs.....working at Taco Bueno in Tulsa and both of our graduations at BTW High School. Parties at your parents house, at our first apartment together. I remember helping you study to pass your first EMT test at 2am at the Village Inn. You helping with my english papers in college....there are so many memories and all of them are wonderful. I keep wanting to call you, it pops into my head that "I need to call Gail"...but you're not there. I know you are in a better place in my heart, but I miss you so.
I always will.
I know that I have a stong angel on my side now.....I had her before on earth but you were meant to fly, just like we always sang with REO.
I LOVE YOU!!
Tammie (teaspoon)
Scott Kennedy
October 5, 2003
My tears are not of loss
But of time too quickly gone.
I miss our days together
Even while they're going on.
I savor odd, sweet moments
When you laugh or when you smile,
Nostalgic for your presence
Though you're with me all the while.
And so when once you leave
You will not leave me alone,
For I will have you with me
Long, long after you are home.
I'm really going to miss you Gailann.
Love, Scott
Cheryl Barfield
October 2, 2003
To the Parents and Friends of GailAnn,
I am sorry for your loss and I know she will be greatly miss by a number of people. God must have needed her to help above to overlook everyone here. Always remember she will be in your hearts and be in your memories forever:-))
Cheryl aka Zoo_Orchid
Kimberly & Chris Gooding
September 30, 2003
Gailann's passing is a shock, and a reminder to all who love her... to be more loving to each other, more giving of ourselves, and to cherish our days with one another. Only the good die young... Miss you - K&C
Deb Palise
September 30, 2003
I can't believe it. Gailann was so full of life - you always knew when she was around. I have very fond memories of her. Always willing to offer help at any time regardless of how she was feeling herself - would put others before herself. Always had opinions but would listen to others as well, and would readily apologise if she was wrong. I loved the amount of energy that flowed around her at all times. I can't believe she has gone - the world will be a sadder place for it. I hope she will be in peace now.
Deb / ziggles
De Fleetwood
September 30, 2003
I will miss you my friend. You were always there when I needed you the most to comfort and guide me through my most difficult times.
You always had a way of knowing when I needed your friendship the most. With all the miles between us and schedules so crazy we would not talk often but when I needed a friend...there you were.
Thank you for all your support and guidance. Thank you for touching my life. Thank you for being my friend.
I will miss you.
Dennis Hooper
September 30, 2003
Gailann was truly one of my favorite people I have met online. She has passion and fun was the key to all that she did.
I will miss her very much and want the family to know that she was a special person to me.
Rhonda Fulkerson
September 30, 2003
I played cards with Gailann at the Zoo. I will miss her. My condolences to the family... aka BunyFuFu
Terry Matthews
September 30, 2003
Though I only knew you for a short time, you will truly be missed, you cracked me up. My thoughts are with your family, God bless
A friend
Terry Matthews LPN
A.T. Home Care
Mary Ann Bristow
September 30, 2003
To all her friends... We have printed your comments and will include them with her funeral service tomorrow. (Tuesday 10/30/03) We greatly appreciate your kind words and thoughts.
George, MaryAnn & Mike
Jimmy ( Showerhead ) Howard
September 29, 2003
To a great person and a wonder spades player. Will miss your company always. And will always remember the fun we have had at the zoo.
Jason Gooding
September 29, 2003
To you my friend and constant advisor......My road will be longer without you....
We will all miss you....
Love, Jason
Ellen Tiffany Horn
September 29, 2003
To the family of Gailann.
Gailann,was a wonderful person to know. I have known Gailann for 5 years and she was always optimistic and fun to be around. We will miss her dearly.
Barbara Wildberger
September 29, 2003
To her family:
Bruce Delphia and I worked with Gailann both at West End and with
RAA. She could be difficult and stubborn at times, but she always made you laugh. She would support you no matter what and would be there if you needed something. I tell people that if you asked Gailann for $10.00, she would give you $15.00. She had several parties over the past year and unfortunately we never made it to any of them, we wish we had found the time. She was a very caring person and she will be missed. So Sorry for you loss.
Boo and Bruce
West End Vol. Rescue Squad
Malinda Antonik
September 29, 2003
Mary Ann, George, and Mike,
I am tremendously upset at the news of Gail's passing. When I think of my most memorable times in the past few years, Gail always comes to mind. She had a big heart and was one of the most giving people I know. I will miss her deeply and I know you will too. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
All my love,
Malinda
Joan covey
September 29, 2003
Gailann was a wonderful friend to have. If she were your friend you could always count on her telling you exactly what she was thinking.. even if you didn't want to hear it. She would always make the time to listen to you when life didn't go your way.That is a sign of a true friend. I never once felt tossed aside by her she was always there for me. Gail was someone who would call late at night and would share her hopes and dreams with you, while she listened to yours.Gailann will be sorely missed, not a day will go by that i won't think of her. My only consolation is that I know She is in a happier place.
Rusty Doebler (riff)
September 29, 2003
Gailann was a very unique person and will be greatly missed by myself and so many others within our circle that had the pleasure to know her.
My sincerest condolences to her family.
Belinda Gunter
September 29, 2003
It was a true pleasure to know Gailann. She was truly a caring young lady. You will be missed Gail.
Love Belinda
AKA Swannie62
TheZoo
Deborah Cooper
September 29, 2003
I enjoyed Gailann's friendship very much. Laughter is a gift that makes moments special. We shared many special moments. Even now I have thoughts of her that can make me laugh and smile. I will miss her greatly. *hugs to you, Gailann, always* love, Tea
Ellie zoo_nastygirl
September 29, 2003
im gonna miss u gail :( ill always have happy memories with u :) we were underfeated playing in our team ct's together, we rocked :)
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