Gailia "Gail" J. Cowdery Belpre, Ohio Obituary

Gailia "Gail" J. Cowdery

Gailia "Gail" J. Cowdery, 61 of Westerville, Ohio passed away on Aug 4, 2016 after a long illness. She was born in Parkersburg, WV on May 26, 1955 the daughter of the late Bernice Blackburn Cowdery and Kenneth Cowdery. Gail grew up in Belpre and was a 1973 graduate of Belpre High School. She graduated from St. Joseph Hospital Radiologic Technology program in 1975. Gail worked as an X-ray technician and medial assistant throughout her life. Gail enjoyed watching Family Feud and crime dramas. She was a fan of Reds baseball, Ohio State football and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Gail was an avid reader; she especially loved Stephen King books. She liked playing board games and cards and working puzzles. She would sing along to Willie Nelson, Bob Seeger, and the Eagles. Most of all she loved being a mother and a granny to her grandchildren. Gail is survived by her daughter Ansley Cowdery Loken (Chris.) Grandchildren Kiernan Kinney, Andrew Loken, and Isabella Loken. Father Kenneth Cowdery (Emma) of Vienna. Sisters Cheryl Cowdery of Liberty, SC, Kimberly Cowdery of Belpre, and Rhonda Cowdery (Robin Walters) of Columbus. Nephew Brett Cowdery (Erica Belcher) and great niece Daisy Cowdery of Belpre. Step-sister Nora Burris and step-brother Sam Bell of Daytona Beach. In addition to her mother, Gail was preceded in death by grandparents Garnet and Milford Griffin, Dutch Cowdery, and Gladys and Melvin Blackburn. A memorial service will be held Sunday 2:00 pm at Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre with Pastor Rob Clegg officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to assist with funeral costs in c/o Leavitt Funeral, 801 Victor Street, Belpre, OH 45714.
May 26, 1955 - August 4, 201605/26/195508/04/2016
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Leavitt Funeral Home
May 14, 2019
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Funeral Home Owner
May 14, 2019
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April Edwards Bascue
August 14, 2016
I am so Sorry to hear the Passing of Gail! She was a Sweet Kind Hearted Woman! Ansley you and your Family are in my Heart and Prayers!
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Barbara Lemley Gstalder
August 13, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Gail. We had been in touch this last year on Facebook and e-mail a few times. She was a special friend of mine in school. We had a lot of fun together. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.
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Don & Janet Shields
August 13, 2016
/so sorry for your loss. sending our love & prayers. Don & Janet Shields & family
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Mike McClead
August 10, 2016
RIP Gary, Prayers for the family.