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Gayle Ross Obituary

ROSS Gayle Elice Ross March 27, 1947 December 10, 2013 Gayle Elice Ross, 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. She was born in Covington, LA to Sara Ella Nell Nordgren and Gordon E. Nordgren, Sr. She was dedicated to her children and family and was a caretaker for everyone. She had an infectious laugh and was always a strong, positive and happy person. Gayle was preceded in death by her mother and her brother, Gary E. Nordgren. She is survived by her three children: Stacy Ross, Jeniffer (Colton) Lawson and Grant Ross; their father: Jerry Ross; grandchildren: Kyle Ross and Semper Washington; father: Gordon Nordgren, Sr.; her siblings: Gordon E. Nordgren, Jr., George E. Nordgren, Geoffrey E. Nordgren, Glenn E. Nordgren, Gretchen E. East, Grant E. Nordgren, Gina E. Graham and Gregg E. Nordgren; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family. Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made in Gayle's name to The National Kidney Association.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 2013.

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February 20, 2014

Gretchen & Family, I am so sorry to hear of Gayle's passing. I remember her fondly and pray for your comfort & strength in your grief.

Jean Scott

dave heitman

January 20, 2014

Jerry, while searching on line to find you and Gayle I was stunned and saddened to stumble across this information. I am heartbroken for you and your family. I want to connect. All is well on my end.semper fidelis, dave [email protected]

Leighanne Eide

December 16, 2013

Stacy and Family, I was so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terrie Mulligan

December 15, 2013

Sending my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family. Gayle was a beautiful lady who was always kind to others. May she Rest In Peace~]

Ruth Dunne

December 15, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Susie Rousselle

December 14, 2013

My prayers are with the Nordgren family for the loss of a special angel. Her soul is at peace with the Lord.

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