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Gayle OWEN Obituary

OWEN, Gayle Gayle Couch Owen, 69, of Snellville, formerly of Stone Mountain, died Friday, October 17, 2014. Ms. Owen was a retired principal from the DeKalb County School System and a member of Eastminister Presbyterian Church. Born and raised in Decatur, GA. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Andrea Gayle Oliver and Steven Oliver; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Gregory Owen and Sara Owen; 6 grandchildren, all-of-Snellville; aunt, Cornelia Couch Cunningham of Newnan, GA; cousins, Mike Cunningham and David Cunningham of Newnan, GA, Jenny Wright and Edward McKinnon of North Carolina and sisters of Georgia Alpha Delta Kappa. Funeral service will be held at 2:00p.m. Monday, October 20th, at Eastminister Presbyterian Church. Pastor Caleb Clark will officiate. Interment Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00p.m. Sunday October 19th at A.S. Turner & Sons. A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Ruth Rhames

October 22, 2014

Gayle was a wonderful person who was thoughtful and sincere. I was blessed to have know her through Alpha Delta Kappa. I am saddened to hear of her passing and am praying for her family.

October 20, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Owen was truly a wonderful person. She taught me a lot as an educator. Her heart was in the right place each and everyday, she has touched the lives of many children and educators in such a positive way.
Devito Webb

Robert Pickron

October 20, 2014

Greg, Andrea & Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts & Prayers are with all of you!

October 19, 2014

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of my ADK sister, Gayle. She was one of the sweetest persons I have ever met, and was a lot of help to me throughout my years in Alpha Delta Kappa. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you! May God bless and keep you in the days ahead!
Bettie Calhoun, Alpha Tau Chapter, Alpha Delta Kappa

Barbara Ham

October 19, 2014

"Those we love are with the Lord, and the Lord has promised to be with us, now if they are with Him and He is with us, they cannot be far away." Peter Marshall
Sweet memories and these words have helped me be comforted -- I pray that her family will be comforted also.

Sue Muller

October 19, 2014

Greg, Sara, and all the family - you are in my prayers.

Hilarie Waller

October 19, 2014

Thoughts & prayers are with all of you!!

Teresa Long

October 19, 2014

Ms.Owen was one of Dekalb's best Principal's. I had the opportunity to work under her supervision for several years. I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God strengthen you in the days ahead.

Paige franklin

October 19, 2014

May the light of Gayle's love lighten the brunt of your grief.

Paige Franklin

October 19, 2014

Andrea and family, we keep you and your mother in our heart forever. Love never dies. Stay open for messages from heaven. Know that Gayle has and always will love you.

Christine Vogt Parrish

October 19, 2014

Andrea and Greg and family-

Thinking of you during this difficult time!...Your mom was a great lady...have lots of memories of her from our childhood and beyond... Sending prayers your way!

Love,
Christine and family

Connie Vogt

October 19, 2014

Greg, Andrea and family,
I am sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very special person. I have fond memories of her. Prayers for your comfort and peace.

Cindy Halberg

October 18, 2014

Praying for your family. So sorry for your loss.

Mary Jenks, principal

October 18, 2014

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Gayle's passing. I first met her in 1979 when we both worked at Henderson Mill Elementary School. I taught Greg as a five year old and then later worked with Andrea at Briarlake Elementary School. I hope you will be able to find the comfort you seek in your memories of her and will draw on the strength of family and friends to get you through the difficult days ahead.

L. Wills - Ps. 34:18

October 18, 2014

My condolences to the Owen family. May God bless, comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time.

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