GayCole Wheeler

Sally and Nancy,
I am not sure you will remember me, but your mother's kindness and generosity made it possible for me to leave Longview for Rice U. I have always remembered that and have not been able to contact her to let her know what became of me. After medical school and residency, I settled in Austin and have practiced psychiatry here for most of my professional life. I have tried to give back and give to others as a way of returning her generosity.

My parents called and...

I would like to take this time to say that Mrs.Wheeler was very kind hearted and always willing to do what every she could for anyone.My prayers goes out to the family at this time,god does ot put more on us then we can handle.

During my college years and those following as I began my professional journey in Longview, Gaycole Wheeler had a profoundly positive influence on my life. She impressed me with her integrity and wisdom. I saw in her honesty and sincerity in her thoughts, her demeanor, and her opinions, and she was able to voice them without reservation. I learned immeasurably from her role model as an authentic Christian. Gaycole will always be an icon of Christian integrity in my life, and I shall...

I'll miss GayCole very much. I always looked forward to seeing her in our Bible study classes. She brought such good-humored candor and fearlessly asked the questions we were all thinking that I know her spirit will be with us for years and years to come.