Obituary - Gail Allene (Poe) Little

Gail Allene (Poe) Little, age 77, of Deepwater, Missouri, lost her courageous battle to bladder cancer surrounded by her family on August 20th, 2024. Gail was born in Grandview, Missouri on May 3rd, 1947. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Allen Poe, Sr., and mother, Nellie Elizabeth (Hooper) Poe.

Gail is survived by her loving husband, Richard Little of 58 years; her two children, Tim Little and wife Linda, Kim Ball and husband Rob; one brother, Edgar Allen Poe, Jr; two grandchildren, Tyler Little, and Jordyn Cooksey and husband Avery; and one great-grandson that she was over the moon for, Suede Cooksey.

Gail graduated from Grandview High School in 1965. She met her loving husband, Richard Wayne Little while in High School, and they married on April 2, 1966. Gail held a few jobs throughout her life, but what she enjoyed most, was being a homemaker. Besides spending time with her family, she had a passion for taking care of her flowers, gardening, going to the casino, and loving on her Yorkie, Addie Lou. Gail had a bright and energetic personality. She was known for her ability to always provide a home cooked meal for anyone who had stopped by to visit. Gail always wanted to entertain and host any get together. She touched many lives with her generosity, yet she was always truthful with her great advice to others.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., just prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in the Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, Mo. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.