Photo courtesy of Cox Collins Funeral Home - Mullins
Jul 10, 1958 - Feb 11, 2026
I am sincerely so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. R.I.P.
Juleen Greene
February 18, 2026 | Nichols, SC | Acquaintance
Gale was always kind and willing to help out. She will truly be missed.
Soynia Evans
February 18, 2026 | Marion, SC | Coworker
I worked with Gale for many years and she truly was a nice lady.My condolences to the family. May God bless you. Oh to be in the arms of Jesus, is a good place to be.
Lorrie Rowell
February 17, 2026 | Mullins, SC | Coworker
James and family, I'm so sorry for your loss . May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melinda Moore
February 17, 2026
MY Dearest Gale whom I considered a true friend in school, work, and with God. You my friend worked so hard to make others happy and meet their needs. MAY YOU KNOW YOU TOUCHED MANY LIVES ABD MY HEART. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.
Diane Shaffer
February 15, 2026 | Florence, SC | Friend
Proverbs: Chapter 31 Verse 20-“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.”
Gale Wanda Ikner, aged 66, passed away on February 11, 2026, at her residence in Mullins, SC. Born on July 10, 1958, in Mullins, she was the beloved daughter of Tom Ikner and Alice Irene Brown Ikner. Gale dedicated her career to helping others as a CNA at MUSC Nursing Home of Mullins. Her compassionate nature was evident in her love for family, friends, and even strangers, always willing to lend a helping hand.
Gale cherished her time shopping, visiting the beach, and enjoying the company of her loved ones. Her passion for gospel music and church was a testament to her faith, and she had a special place in her heart for animals, especially her furry baby Chloe.
She is survived by her brothers, James Ikner of Nichols, SC, Chris Ikner of Bishopville, SC, and Felix Ikner (Katherine) of Poquoson, VA; her sisters, Tina Ikner O’Bannon of Rolla, Missouri, and Irene Patricia Hendricksen (David) of Folly Beach, SC; her niece, April Ikner Johnson; nephews, Brandon Sikes and Gary Sikes; along with many great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her sisters-in-law, Patsey Ikner and Hazel Ikner, and special friends, Mel Wilds and Olin Caulder.
Gale was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Bonnie Ikner, her brothers Lloyd Ikner, Jerry Ikner, and Adam Ikner, and her nephews Brian Ikner and Zane Sikes.
Visitation with friends and family will be held from 6–8pm Tuesday evening at Cox-Collins Funeral Home in Mullins. Ms. Gale’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, at 2:00 P.M. in the Cox Collins Chapel with the Rev. Chris Ikner officiating. The family will lay Gale to rest in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery following her service.
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