It was important to her that we said it just like that, because that's who she was: a total hoot!
Gail, or Gail Re to her family, was born in Rich Hill, Missouri, on April 18, 1953 to Carley Franklin and Alta Mae (Swope) Jones. She graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1971 and spent most of her adult life in Rich Hill and Nevada, Missouri. Gail was so much fun. She had the best laugh and used it often, cracking jokes and making other smile. No matter where she worked, from the Nevada State Hospital to the Vernon County Sheriff's Department to Nevada Mental Health, she made the spaces she occupied better. Not at home though--she hated to clean! Life was way more fun without it!
She was a bird loving mom, aunt and friend, spoiling those fortunate enough to be in her orbit. She was also a wonderful artist and her pencil and charcoal portraits were beautiful. Additionally, she did volunteer work, helping backstage at the Little Alley Theater in Nevada, for several CCPA productions.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Ray "Gene", Lillian "Joanne", Carl Edward "Buster", Kenneth Lee and Teddy Lynn and her dear friend, Lois "MawMaw" Johnson Eastland. She is survived by her brother, Jack (Terresa), sister, Sue, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, her "closer than a sister" friend, Joni Eastland (Tim) McHargue, dear friends, Danny and Marie Baker and many more cherished friends and loved ones.
Gail passed from this life on May 19, 2026 at the age of 73 and entered into the presence of the Savior she loved and served. Per Gail's wishes, there will be no service. Cremation is under the direction of Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, Missouri.
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