Photo courtesy of James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation
Charleston, South Carolina
Mar 1, 1945 – Mar 28, 2025
Rudloff, Virginia "Gail" entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 80. Gail Rudloff was born March 1, 1945 to Robert A and Virginia Chapman Adams of Charleston, South Carolina. She is predeceased in death by her parents, and beloved daughter, Renee R Rudloff. Survived by her son John H Rudloff III (Christein) and her grandchildren Sean and Mary Martin of Ohio and Rivers and Darby Rudloff of Charleston, her brother, Robert "Bob" Adams of Mt Pleasant and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gail was a well-known figure West of the Ashley working in the family business at Blanche Darby Florist on Savannah Highway for over 30 years. She also taught floral design at Trident Technical College, served on the board of directors for the South Carolina State Florist Association and competed in several floral design competitions.
Gail loved working in her yard, making it beautiful and spending time with her family and friends... Especially "The Rivers Girls" who attended Rivers High School in downtown Charleston with her.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday Evening from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made in Gail's Honor to the Lakeside Animal Rescue, PO Box 571 Holly Hill SC 29059.
Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. (843) 766-1365.
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With sympathy and prayers to John and the entire family. I knew Gail from the flower industry. something we shared in common. May she rest in peace.
Peggy Sirisky
April 09, 2025 | Charleston, SC | Acquaintance
Hi John, on behalf of the Jenkins family (the late Richie/Richardine), we would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family!
Dijanai Scott
April 03, 2025 | Family
I will miss Ms. Gail. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Cudd
April 03, 2025 | Charleston, SC | Friend
John, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May her memory be eternal. Maria and Tim Latto
Maria Latto
April 01, 2025 | Friend
Hello John. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sending our condolences and prayers to you and your family ❣❣ Love from the Dixon’s
Mary Dixon
March 31, 2025 | CHARLESTON, SC | Friend
Hi John , you and your family have my condolences I was your grandmother caregiver and your mother caregiver my sister Delores Dowling and my cousin Deborah Smith came on board Gail was a sweet heart
Evelyn Polite
March 31, 2025
John, just want to let you know that the Futrell family is thinking about you during this tough time.
Kevin Futrell
March 31, 2025 | Friend
John, Loved your mother's spirit and spunkiness! Could be an inherited trait? I can sure see where you got it from! Peace, love and prayers.......Terry O'Brien
Terry O'Brien
March 30, 2025
