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Gayle Virginia Gross, 93, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 27, 1920, in Carlisle, a daughter of the late Parker and Mima (Horn) Quigley, and was the widow William C. Gross, who died June 13, 2002.
Gayle had worked for 25 years at the former Carlisle Garment Factory. She was a former member of the Covenant Church in Modesto, CA, where she was active in the Women's Mission Group. Gayle had reconditioned hundreds of dolls for the Interfaith Ministries in Modesto that where given as gifts to underprivileged children. She was affectionately known as "The Doll Lady". She loved to sew and was an excellent seamstress. Gayle enjoyed traveling to Hawaii. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.
She is survived by two daughters; Kim A. (and husband, Gilbert) Wymond of Modesto, CA and Joby G. (and husband, Denny) Ruth of Carlisle, daughter-in-law, Bonnie Gross,four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. Gayle was predeceased by one son, Dennis C. Gross, one daughter, Gaylene Gross, two brothers and five sisters.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in the Henry Chapel at Chapel Pointe, 770 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. George Hufnaugel officiating. Burial will be private in the North Middleton First Church of God Cemetery, Carlisle. There will be no viewing. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Gayle had worked for 25 years at the former Carlisle Garment Factory. She was a former member of the Covenant Church in Modesto, CA, where she was active in the Women's Mission Group. Gayle had reconditioned hundreds of dolls for the Interfaith Ministries in Modesto that where given as gifts to underprivileged children. She was affectionately known as "The Doll Lady". She loved to sew and was an excellent seamstress. Gayle enjoyed traveling to Hawaii. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.
She is survived by two daughters; Kim A. (and husband, Gilbert) Wymond of Modesto, CA and Joby G. (and husband, Denny) Ruth of Carlisle, daughter-in-law, Bonnie Gross,four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. Gayle was predeceased by one son, Dennis C. Gross, one daughter, Gaylene Gross, two brothers and five sisters.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in the Henry Chapel at Chapel Pointe, 770 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. George Hufnaugel officiating. Burial will be private in the North Middleton First Church of God Cemetery, Carlisle. There will be no viewing. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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