BORN

1951

DIED

2019

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Gail Kruidenier Obituary

Gail Nolen Kruidenier passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the age of 68. She was born in Pasadena, CA on February 24, 1951 to Warren and Eloise Gram. Gail moved to Birmingham, AL as a child and graduated from The Brooke Hill School in 1969. She was a dedicated paralegal for over twenty years working until only weeks before her passing. Gail loved her children more than anything followed by her loyal dog, Heathcliff, the Alabama Crimson Tide, Christmas and crossword puzzles.

Gail is survived by her children, Daniel Kruidenier and wife, Jennifer, David Kruidenier and wife, Tricia, Stephen Kruidenier, Elizabeth Kruidenier, and Anna Kruidenier Schewzyk and husband, Nick; grandchildren, Ellen, Arianna, Katie, Laurel, Una, and Fiona Kruidenier, Devin Harvey, and Emerson Schewzyk. She is also survived by her brother, George Nolen and wife, Susan; sister-in-law, Carol Nolen and many cherished nieces, nephews and friends. Gail was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Leon Nolen.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in the chapel at Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Road, Birmingham, AL 35213. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the parlor at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 230 E. Ohio Street., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611 or the Humane Society of Charlotte, 2700 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

Published by Charlotte Observer from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10, 2019.
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Gail and I met as classmates at Brooke Hill School, and she become a treasured friend and later a bridesmaid in my wedding. Gail was so much fun and had an adventuresome spirit. She always had her friends interests at heart and could offer good counsel. After high school, we went with three other friends and our chaperone and history teacher, Mrs. Gage on an unforgettable trip to Europe. I wrote another friend all about our overseas adventures in which Gail figured prominently. My friend, not knowing that Gail was gone, found and returned that 50 year old letter to me two days after Gail received eternal peace. Reading the letter was reliving many forgotten details of that trip. I choose to think Gail's spirit had something to do with that timing. Gail made an effort to be with her Brookie friends for our reunion and another get together this year despite her failing health. It's a testament to her love for her friends and her determination to live life fully.
I'm so thankful for Gail's life and will really miss this wonderful friend.
My sincerest condolences to her children, grandchildren, brother and other family members.

Virginia Hendrix Scruggs

November 9, 2019

Gail and I met as classmates at Brooke Hill School, and she become a treasured friend and later a bridesmaid in my wedding. Gail was so much fun and had an adventuresome spirit. She always had her friends interests at heart and could offer good counsel. After high school, we went with three other friends and our chaperone and history teacher, Mrs. Gage on an unforgettable trip to Europe. I wrote another friend all about our overseas adventures in which Gail figured prominently. My friend, not knowing that Gail was gone, found and returned that 50 year old letter to me two days after Gail received eternal peace. Reading the letter was reliving many forgotten details of that trip. I choose to think Gail's spirit had something to do with that timing. Gail made an effort to be with her Brookie friends for our reunion and another get together this year despite her failing health. It's a testament to her love for her friends and her determination to live life fully.
I'm so thankful for Gail's life and will really miss this wonderful friend.
My sincerest condolences to her children, grandchildren, brother and other family members.

Virginia Hendrix Scruggs

November 9, 2019

Gail and I worked together for many years. We remained friends until her passing. We have had many early dinners just talking about family and life in general. She was very special to me and I will miss her very much. Her family was the most important thing to her and she loved them very much. I wish her family peace and can feel her presence through your great memories of her as the great mom that I know she was.

Donna Denton

November 8, 2019

I had the pleasure of working with Gail for many years here in Charlotte. She was always smiling or laughing. She was a very hard worker and very devoted to her job. I was so sorry to hear about her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Lory Griffin

November 7, 2019

I was so lucky to be Gail's neighbor in Atlanta, Ga. for years. She was such a great mom to her 5, and the most unselfish person I know. My daughter Whitney and Gail's daughter Anna (and Liz) were the best of friends, still are today, and there are so many memories of us watching them grow up. Funny thought- I remember Gail's love for popcorn and M&M's back in the day.
There is a special place in heaven for Gail, and I'm glad to know she will be up there looking after us all. Such a loss..Love to the family.

Mimi Umstead
Tucker, Ga.

November 6, 2019

Gail and I were thick as thieves when we were young. One day we were playing at her house and I brought my bike ( a hand me down from my brothers, Tommy and Pokey and the brakes did not work). We were riding down the hill by her house and she yelled stop, it was as far as her parents let her ride. Well stopping without brakes was not easy and I fell over on a big rock and chipped my 2 front teeth.
My other memory is of their Christmas tree. I had never seen a silver foil tree before. I loved to go to their house to see the fancy tree.
It is funny what memories people remember.
Billy and I will be out of town and will not be able to attend Gail's service but I will be there in spirit.
Nancy Adams McDonald

November 6, 2019

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