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BORN
11/27/1943
DIED
10/14/2025
Gail Owen Obituary
Born on November 27, 1943, Gail was the daughter of Louis Deep Joseph and Johnella Bentley Joseph. She grew up in Columbiana, where her life was deeply rooted in faith and family.
Gail is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Townley Crowe, and her granddaughters, Abbey and Shelby. She is also survived by her sister, Glenda Stinson; her brother, Anthony Joseph(Carolyn); her sister, Nina McCord (Kenny); and her sister-in-law, Kathy Joseph.
She is now reunited in eternal peace with her daughter, Tara Owen, and her brother, Douglas Joseph.
Gail's final wishes: "All my family and friends to know and accept Jesus as their Savior and Lord.
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Don Milton
October 18, 2025
I met Gail 60 years ago when she was living with my grandmother and working in Birmingham Alabama. I was a student at Auburn and would see her on weekends that I was back in Birmingham and got to know her family in Columbiana during that time. She was much more aware of the political corruption than I and I did not appreciate her wisdom at that time. Our lives took different paths and I only saw Gail occasionally over the years. She was a good businesswoman and very generous with her time and money and will leave a void in her circle of family, friends, and business associates. Her legacy will be long remembered.
Bob and Jeanette Wyrick
October 18, 2025
Gail was a beautiful person, inside and out. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Janet Shaw
October 17, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Gail was a wonderful friend. She was one of the first friends I made when I moved to Chelsea. Enjoyed our time together at church and volunteering for the COP. Love and prayers
Don Milton
October 17, 2025
I met Gail 60 years ago when she was living with my grandmother and working in Birmingham. She was ahead of her time in understanding the corruption in our political system and I did not appreciate that wisdom at the time. I got to know the family a bit and then life took me in a different direction and I only saw Gail occasionally at different functions. She was a brilliant businesswoman and very generous with her time and money. She will certainly leave a void in many lives and left this world too early for sure!
Nathan & Tammy Powell
October 15, 2025
My dear friend for 30 years is in the presence of Jesus as I will miss her laughter and conversations but I will see her again one day in his kingdom. We are so thankful to have known her in this life and her friendship to me and my family.
Nathan & Tammy Powell
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