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Gail Ashby Mays

Gail Mays Obituary

Gail Ashby Mays, 50, died suddenly Friday, September 9, 2005. She is survived by her husband, William Robert Mays; her children, Crystal Lynn England (26), William Ryan Mays (20), Ashby Marie Mays (18); granddaughter, Hannah Leigh England; her parents, Lorraine and Dick Ashby; her devoted sisters, Linda Carol Ashby, Joy Ashby Foglietta; and many nieces, nephews and devoted friends. Gail attended Ridge Elementary School, Tuckahoe Junior High School and Douglas Freeman High School. She graduated with honors with a degree in nursing from John Tyler, although most of her career was with State Farm Insurance. Gail recently rededicated her life to Christ and was baptized at Monument Heights Baptist Church, Richmond. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, at her parents' home, 8300 Kalb Rd., Richmond 23229, officiated by Dr. Randy Clipp. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Crystal England for her siblings' education.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Gail Mays

41 Entries

October 16, 2005

To my dearest, Gail. You will always be in my heart. I know you will always be safe and warm as God watches over you, and now Bill is with you. You always told me I was your biggest link and you have always been my anchor. I think of you every day and I will never forget you and Bill, my best friends, our love unconditional always and forever. I pray daily for strength for your family and my family to survive the loss and pain we feel. There are no words special enough to put in this book, but for you as Jimmy Buffet put it "Moonlight and Magnolias", and "stars fell on us last night"

Forever and Always, Joyce Harmon Keller, Matt and Adam Keller

Colleen Smith

October 4, 2005

To The Mays and Ashby families but especially Ashby Mays-

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a wonderful person and I remember we use to call her my other mom in 6th and 7th grade. You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers. Miss you and love you.

Lynn Mullen

October 4, 2005

To the Ashby Family ~ My heart goes out to all of you!! God will see you through ~ He always does (and my parents will also watch over and protect both Gail and Bill as well).

Much love, Lynn

Jane Dudley (Butler)

October 4, 2005

My heart goes out to each and every one of you. I am so saddened to hear about Gail. She was always so nice to me while being friends with the Ashby's and when I worked at State Farm. While I haven't seen any of you in quite a while, I have often thought of each and every one of you. You are in my prayers. God Bless.

Don and Karen Lizotte

September 27, 2005

We were deeply touched by the loss of Gail. She was always delightful to talk with each time I called Dick's office. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

KAY & TERRY WRIGHT

September 27, 2005

WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS - I HOPE YOU RECEIVED OUR CARDS - YOU & YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

Joe Lam

September 27, 2005

To the Ashby and Mays family, I sincerely share the loss of your loved one, Gail. She was always so cheerful when she answered the phone at Dick's office. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Joy Foglietta

September 24, 2005

Romans 8:18-19, (Future Glory).."consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed."

Our faith in God's plan is what gives us comfort and Gail's recent re-dedication to Christ confirms that God is always with us.

Gail, as my oldest sister, I grew up learning so much from you. I looked up to you in so many ways, and even through your death, my eyes have once again been opened. I love you forever, and know we will be together again. Love,Joy

Pam Viar

September 24, 2005

Thinking of you Sgt. Spam. I'm so sorry for this loss. I hope that you and your family are doing well.

Kim Savage

September 23, 2005

I just wanted to let you all know that I am praying for you and your family. Gail was a year ahead of me in school, but we shared many mutual friends.I pray that God's love and peace would envelop each of you as you go thru this very difficult time. Please know that I am here for you should you need anything.

In Christ,

Kim

Linda Ashby

September 23, 2005

I am still here reading all these lovely words , and they comfort us.

Now we pray for time to heal our hearts. Thanks for all of you.

My sister loved you all.

Thanksgiving at Joy's 1998

September 22, 2005

Cheryl Gardner

September 22, 2005

To the Ashby family: I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Gail, her sense of humor and her love for her State Farm customers. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love, Cheryl

Joan Moss

September 20, 2005

To Joy and family,

My family and I are so saddened

by your loss. Our thoughts and

prayers are with you.

Love,

Joan

Linda Sutterfield Evans

September 14, 2005

Mr. & Mrs. Ashby, Linda and Joy,

Although it's been a very long time since I've seen all of you, I am very saddened to learn of Gail's death. My heart, my prayers, and my thoughts go out to each of you. I pray that you will find comfort during this difficult time.

September 13, 2005

To the entire Mays and Ashby family-I wish I could send more than condolenses to your family. Gail and Dick Ashby were always ones with compassion in their hearts.Thru the many years Gail worked at State Farm, it was as tho she and her father were so much in harmony, with compassion in their hearts. Gail's children were and are loved so much by Gail and her devoted husband Bill. Good Luck and Good Wishs in your road of healing Dick and Bill.

From a long time friend, then customer .

Susan McConnell

September 12, 2005

Please know my thoughts and prayer are with you all. Those black and white pictures of those happy, little girls is how I remember you all!

Bob King

September 12, 2005

Linda and Family, We are very sorry to hear of Gail passing. She was always very nice to be around and talk to.Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Brenda Harrup

September 12, 2005

To Dick, Lorraine, and all the family: May God be with you in this time of loss.

My prayers are with your family as you continue to care for Dick and Bill.

I am sure that everyone with State Farm who ever worked with Gail will remember you as a very knowledgable and caring person.

May happy memories sustain all of you.

Dennis & Brenda Harrup

Mary Kay Lane

September 12, 2005

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Ashby:

Gail and I were friends when we were teenagers. She was a special person and I know she will be missed by all. My expressions of sympathy are with you during this time.

Louise White McConnell

September 12, 2005

To Gail's family: I am so sorry to hear of Gail's death and the other health problems in the family. I cannot be at the memorial service but will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. May you find comfort and peace in God's ever presence and the memories you have of Gail.

Louise W. McConnell

Ann Williams

September 12, 2005

To the Ashby/Mays family,

I only worked with Gail for a short time at State Farm, but she truly was a good friend when we knew each other. My heart goes out to your family in this time of grief and pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ann Williams

Kathy Sawyer

September 12, 2005

Gail was a "Very Special" person! My heartfelt prayers are going out to the family at this time! I am here if there is anything I can do!

God Bless You All!

Kathy

Cindy Adams

September 12, 2005

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Ashby...Linda and Joy,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Gail had been so helpful to me, my brothers, and to my mom & dad (daddy passed last year) while we were all (at one time or another) customers of State Farm.

I last ran into her while shopping at Ukrops...just after one of her night shifts and I am so glad I had an opportunity to "catch up" on her and you sisters! Be Blessed and know that she is in a far better place.

Love, Cindy Cook Adams

Karen Mills

September 12, 2005

To Mr. & Mrs. Ashby and Joy:

I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Nancy Edwards

September 12, 2005

My thoughts and prayers and love go out to all of you at this very difficult time. Ashby, I love you. You mean so much to me. Please know that I am here for you, and will do anything I can to help ease your pain. Praying for you, Nancy

Jenny Hevener

September 11, 2005

Mrs. Mays has and was always a second mother to me. She will missed dearly in mine and in so many others hearts.

Roberta Dutile- Chilcoat

September 11, 2005

There are no words... I have once again lost a sister. There will no longer be Ginny, Gail, and Berta. My heart is with her children and Bill. My heart is still trying to heal from a death in January, so this just "takes the cake". Much love to all family of my friend from the age of 13.

Debbie Hooper (Odell)

September 11, 2005

To Gails family, there are so many but I send my thoughts to her children, parents, sisters, who I know are in anquish now. I recently lost a loved one, and have no great advice, but to take comfort in the entries people put in this book as well as every card, for they were picked with care. I greatly loved Gail, she was a very special person. I miss her terribly already, as you all must. I am sure all this grief is consuming and confusing. But Gail loves each and every one of you. You all are such a wonderful family and always have been. Dick and Lorraine did a wonderful job in raising this family. May the love of your family and the years of having that love help carry you through this grief. For the children and Bill, I am sure she is looking over you, loving you.

If I can be of any help to any of you, my email is left. May God send you calmness and peace in your grieving. Love, Deborah Hooper (Odell)

Carl Forster

September 11, 2005

To all of Gails loved ones. I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends. I know this is goin to be a hard time. In these times I only wish there was more any of us could do.