Gayle Mall
Gayle Mall joined her Savior on July 19, 2000. Gayle fought a courageous battle against cancer for many years. Her faith in God and family gave her the strength to carry on each day. Gayle was born on July 21, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, to the late Dorothy & Robert Gisburne. Gayle graduated from Horton Watkins High School in St. Louis in 1962. She attended the University of Kansas and returned to St. Louis, MO. Gayle began her business career with Mississippi River Transmission and Marsh McClellanInsurance. On May 25, 1968 Gayle and Gene were married and shortly thereafter moved to Louisville, KY and then in 1974 moved to Edmond, Oklahoma. Colin, her son, was born on August 24, 1977. Gayle lived in Oklahoma & began a successful real estate profession which lasted over 18 years. Gayle was very active in church activities at Messiah Lutheran Church & was very happy in working with the youth groups. In the last 8 years, Gayle participated in the cancer societies "Relay for Life" both inobtaining solicitations and participation in the event. Gayle had many loves, including vacations to Canada, camping, NASCAR races and gardening, which was a very rewarding experience for her. Gayle was and is a shining star in how she always put others ahead of her own needs and desires. Gayle always thought first of her fellow man and how she could address their needs. In her eyes, no problem was too large to overcome. It was her faith in God and in herself that allowed her to reach heights which weall should hope to achieve. The smile on her face was like a brilliant diamond that will always retain its luster. Gayle was the youngest sister of St. Louis residents, Robert M. Gisburne, Jr. (Lucy) and Marguerite G. Likes (Ted). Gayle spent many fun-loving times with her brother's children, Bob (Becky), Don (Cheri), Lisa, and Marc (LeAnn) and with her sisters children, Janet, Ted Jr. (Nicole), Terry (Tammy) and Andy (Brandy). Gayle became the great aunt of Jennifer, Nicholas, Kyle, Connor,Hank, and Lauern. Gayle is survived by her loving husband Gene and her beloved son Colin. Gayle was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend to everyone. [published in the Daily Oklahoman on July 20, 2000]