Gayle McClymont Ellis

Gayle McClymont Ellis

Gayle Ellis Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2010.
ELLIS, Gayle McClymont, 68, of Richmond, Virginia, died peacefully on September 1, 2010. She was born on August 4, 1942, in Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Claiborne and Margaret G. Ellis; and her sister, Marsha E. Palumbo. She is survived by her brother-in-law, David L. Palumbo; her nieces, Stephanie P. Hoag and her husband, Douglas P. Hoag and Tammy P. DeFazio and her husband, David G. DeFazio. Her four grandnieces and grandnephews, Clara, Mitchell, Nathaniel and Megan, will cherish the memory of their Aunt Gayle. Gayle taught fourth grade at Gill School and in the Hanover County School System. The last seven years Gayle enjoyed her job as a receptionist at Bennett Funeral Home. The family will receive family and friends from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 4, at Bennett Funeral Home, Chesterfield Chapel, 14301 Ashbrook Parkway. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 5, at the same location. Interment follows at Dale Memorial Park.


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Douglas Corkran

June 14, 2025

Such a lovely person and a wonderful teacher. Thank you for always believing in us and helping make us the people we are today.

Douglas Corkran, Gill School grades 1 through 8

September 8, 2010

My thoughts are with Ms Ellis's family and friends. I will always treasure the fond memories I have of her as my 4th grade teacher. She will be missed by many!
Jennifer Moran (student of Ms Ellis from Pearson's Corner)

September 7, 2010

I was so sorry to learn of Gayle's passing. Although we had kept in touch through the years, I had not spoken with her recently. She taught both of my children at Persons Corner Elementary School and was one of the best teachers that they had. She instilled in them that the love of learning and succeeding in life was more important than the grade one received on a test or project. I will miss her sharp wit and humor. Faye Moran (mother of Jennifer and Patrick)

September 4, 2010

I extend my sincere sympathy to Gayle's family. I haven't seen her in years but will always remember her kindness to my children and myself, assuring that we visited the Museum while we were on vacation in Richmond. Jane McCormick Marlboro, Vermont

Lori McCormick Mansur

September 4, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Gayle's passing. I have not seen her in years, but have very fond memories from my visits to Richmond when I was a child visiting my Aunt and Uncle. The entire family was so kind hearted. They all will be truely missed. My thoughts and prayers go to the entire family. God bless you all at this difficult time.

Pat Snead Woosley

September 4, 2010

So very sorry to hear of the recent death of Gayle, she was a lovely person with a lovely demeanor & sense of kindness. She will be missed by all of us. I graduated from High School with Gayle, Class of '61, Midlothian. Deepest sympathy to her friends & family

Ethel Nelmes

September 3, 2010

I too was saddened by Mrs. Ellis's death. I had been visiting her at St. Mary's hospital since her surgery and we had some long talks. She had gotten very weak the last time I saw her and was so afraid she was not getting any better. I'm with Mended Hearts and Mary Shreve and I visited with her several times over the past several weeks. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. Mrs. Ethel Nelmes
Mended Hearts, Richmond, Chapter 28

Decatur Laura

September 2, 2010

I am so saddened to learn of Gayle's death. My mother, Carol Chapman Cook, was friends with Gayle for 60+ years. My heart goes out to the family.
With love and prayers.
Laura Cook Decatur & Family

Jayne Sneed

September 2, 2010

So sorry to learn of Miss Ellis' death. She was a very kind person and was well liked by her students at Gill School. Deepest sympathy to her family members.

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