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Gail Acosta Obituary
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Pat Acosta; three daughters, Tiffany Ramo and husband, J. R., Meredith Adams and husband, Timothy, Shannon Tate and husband, Brandon; five grandchildren, Zach, Seth, Emma, Ryan, and Matthew; brother, Buddy Hosford. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Oakey's East Chapel with Craig Tackett officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service, Roanoke, VA, Ph# 540-977-3909.
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for Gail Acosta
Linda Gail Tompkins
December 31, 2023
Gail and I grew up together and she was a bridesmaid in my wedding. I have many great memories of our time together at her parents cabin at Ocean Pond. I still think of her often.
Jeanne Lazzara
January 14, 2013
Pat and girls,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are enjoying your memories and find happiness in knowing Gail lived a good life.
She will be missed by many.
Condolances,
Jeanne Newmans Lazzara &
Ruth Newmans
John 5:28.
January 9, 2013
Meredith & Tiffany,
It is so sad to hear of Gail's passing. My heart goes out to your families. You all have my deepest sympathy. May the God of all comfort be with you during these trying times.
Barbara Anderson-Bonds
January 8, 2013
Truly in God's hands now. Blessings to the family. Gail was a schoolmate(and a great one)!
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Julie (Green) Butler
January 8, 2013
Pat & Girls,
I am so sorry about the loss of Gail. What a smile she has, it just makes you smile back. I remember good times with the whole family as our girls were growing up, what fun we had talking, laughing, visiting, watching the girls being silly and then rushing to get thier chores done before Pat got home. She will surely be missed, I loved her dearly, cherished our friendship, respected her thoughts, enjoyed the laughs that brightened my day and appreciated her as a person. May God Bless you all during this time. Lots of Love to all.
January 7, 2013
Pat and Family,
On behalf of my brothers Conrad Jr., Tommy and Gary Acosta and sister Janet we extend to you and your children our heartfelt sympathy and love during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead. We still talk about some of our childhood memories spent with you, George and Shirley. God Bless you! Gail (Acosta) Lennon.
January 7, 2013
Dear Meredith and the whole Acosta Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Acosta she was a very special person and a wonderful mother. Meredith if you are able to read this I just want you to know that I am praying for you and your family, I to experienced this in August this year with the loss of my mother. I would love you talk to you. God Bless all of you. Love, Marlene Cox
Jennifer Steel (Lloyd)
January 7, 2013
Meredith and Tiffany.. I can hear your mom now laughing at us for the crazy things we did as kids.. And telling us that we couldn't do something until we cleaned the kitchen and y'all rooms.. Lol I loved that woman as if she was my own mom!! I have such GREAT AND CRAZY memories with her.. I Love y'all and pray that y'all find peace..
Shannon, Lisa is right u where such a surprise too us all..:-) but such a sweet baby...
Our prayers are with you all.. Gail ( Mom) will be missed but knowing that she is flying with the angels looking over you is a Wonderful feeling!!! Love yall
SHARON FEAGLE/CLASS OF 1961
January 6, 2013
THE CHS CLASS OF 1961, WOULD LIKE TO
EXTEND OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS TO PAT ANDTHE CHILDREN OF GAIL'S. WE GREW UP WITH GAIL, AND SHE WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. CHS CLASS OF 1961
SHARON FEAGLE
January 6, 2013
THE CHS CLASS OF 1961 IN LAKE CITY, FLORIDA WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR HEARTS
AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF GAIL. WE ALL
WENT TO SCHOOL WITH GAIL. SHE WILL BE IN
OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
THE COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961
John Keane
January 6, 2013
The Staff of the Police and Fire Pension Fund extend our sympathy to Pat and family during this sorrowful time. The Peace of our Lord be with.
Mary Jean Lee Knabb
January 6, 2013
I was so sorry to hear that Gail had passed away. She was a good friend of mine. My thought and prayers to all of her family.
Linda Sue Sherrill Lee
January 6, 2013
So sorry to hear about Gail. My prayers are with her family. She was a good friend and will be missed.
January 6, 2013
My condolences to Pat and Family. I have fond memories of Gail and was so sad to here of her passing. My prayers are with you.
Billy Roundtree
January 6, 2013
Pat and Girls, we send our prayers to you. Your Mom and wife will be missed. Love to you Rick , Debbie Barrett, Linda Elian, Randy Barrett, Belinda and Archie.
lance harris
January 6, 2013
My name is Lance I would like to extend my deepiest codolences to the fmaily and friends of Gail Acosta.
Lee Ann Turner
January 5, 2013
Gail Acosta was a amazing women. We enjoyed many times of watching Shannon and Honie play softball in school. She will be greatly missed. The heavens are a little brighter with her up there. My prayers are with Pat and her daughters.
Pat Taylor
January 5, 2013
Meredith & Time and Family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. May God give you the strength and comfort during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 5, 2013
Gail and I were very good friends in high school. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Gail Wood Tompkins
January 5, 2013
Gail and I have been friends since grammer school. We have shared many good times over the years, especially at the family cabin at Ocean Pond. Pat & girls, I am sorry for your loss.
Lisa Davis
January 5, 2013
Tiffany and Meredith -Thanks to you I was blessed to know your mama - she was one of a kind. As much laughter she brought to us I'm pretty sure she chuckled at some of the crazy things we did growing up. Shannon you came later to make things more interesting (complete shock but a blessing - no doubt) She is rejoicing now! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
January 5, 2013
May the family find comfort in the memories. Keeping in mind the Scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain us during difficult times (John 17:3)
pete starling
January 5, 2013
pat,so sorry for your loss.God bless you and your daughters.
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