Gayle Lee Shumaker
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Rockledge - Gayle Lee Shumaker, 50, passed unexpectedly on the evening of Sunday September 13, 2020. Gayle was born on November 28, 1969 in Chippewa Falls, WI; daughter of Carl Heyder and Segundina Young; the youngest of four children. She served as a devoted Student Records Processing Specialist at Eastern Florida State College, her alma mater from which she graduated in 2017. Gayle was loved by all those who knew her and had a soul unlike any other. She was an avid fan of music and loved her dogs, Ryu and Keiko. It was her wish that there not be a service, which will be honored, we are asking that you remember her for the joy she brought to everyone she met. Gayle is survived by her significant other of 23 years, Al Mejia; her daughter Brittney Spry (Shumaker); son in law, Justin Spry; and two grandchildren, Daniel Spry and Elizabeth Spry.
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Regina Finberg
December 10, 2024
What a loving person with a genuine soul. Gayle, thank you for being one of my best friend's " Love of his life" His life blossomed and was bountiful after he met you. Thank you for the opportunity to know such a wonderful person.
Dawn Hamilton
September 12, 2024
Gayle, you are still missed and remembered.
Coreen Lowe
September 19, 2020
Gayle, you will be missed. Al, Brittany, and family, words are inadequate. My heart is with you at this time.
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Alyssa Ali
September 16, 2020
Gayle helped to make my time working at EFSC some of the best times of my life. I remember looking forward to seeing her and a few others but always knowing she would have a rocking song to share with me. Gayle is a rockstar and she is SO loved and missed.
Robin Marquard
September 16, 2020
Gayle was a most devoted friend. By your side if ever you needed her. She will forever be missed. Will see you in heaven Gayle!!
Karen Mellish
September 16, 2020
Gayle, I am thankful for the laughter and humor in-between our work emails and calls. Your leaving us so soon is a reminder to always have fun along the way. Memories can sometimes help to ease the sadness and heartbreak. My prayer to Al, your family and friends: May all your heartfelt memories always be near just when you need them the most when remembering Gayle.
Marjorie McCollum
September 16, 2020
Gayle, we were the fortunate ones to have you as a co-worker. You went the extra mile, and it was a pleasure to work with you for the past 17 years. Always "up" with a smile, and always genuinely interested in others. Until we met again....
Doris
September 16, 2020
I have been so blessed to have reconnected with Gayle in these past few months. She was such a bright light and beautiful soul and my life was brighter with her in it. I will miss you dear friend!
Sandy
September 15, 2020
Gayle you left too soon. Please watch over your family from above and let them feel your love
Almet Mejia
September 15, 2020
Gayle, you are my soulmate, my Goddess and the love of my life. You were taken much too soon and the world is diminished without your presence. I will miss your smile, your funny laugh and your loving embrace. I pray that we will be reunited once again and we will rock hard like we always have. I will miss you terribly until then. Wait for me, my love. Until the time of our reunion, rest peacefully and know that you are loved.
Forever yours,
Al
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