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Gail Lester Obituary

Gail Maureen Cunningham Lester
Gail Maureen Cunningham Lester, 85, of Glasgow, KY, died on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at TJ Samson Community Hospital.
Gail was born in Madison, CT to parents, Ruth and Arthur Cunningham, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her husband James (Jim), daughter Linda, sister Barbara, and stepfather Phillip.
Gail loved the beach, knitting, Yankees baseball, and spending time with family.
Gail is survived by sister Judy, two sons, Michael (Cassandra) of FL, Barry (Sheri) of IN and daughter Cathy (Kurt) of IN, as well as 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Per Gail's wishes, cremation was conducted and there will not be a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the American Cancer Society, 952 Fairview
Ave., Suite 4, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Shoreline Times on May 13, 2023.

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