Mary Clarke Gayle, 83, of Cobbs Creek, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2024. She was surrounded by those she loved.

She was predeceased by husband, Joseph Winder Gayle, and her parents, Wilburn Lunn Clarke and Josephine Pierce Clarke, and her sister, June Ray Shipley.

She is survived by her son, Joseph L. Gayle (Lisa); granddaughter, Ashley Stuhr (John); great-grandchildren, Abigayle and Atticus Stuhr; granddaughter; Amanda Kerins (J.P.), great-grandchildren, Julian and Jack Kerins; her daughter, Hope Gayle Maner (Kevin); granddaughter, Lyndsay Gholson (Griff); great-grandchildren, Cameron, Casey and Landon Gholson; granddaughter, Logan Taylor (Jerry), and great-grandson, Grant. She is also survived by her sister, Brenda Kemp (Guy).

She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church.

Expressions of sympathy can be given to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10016-5337 and the Matthews Volunteer Rescue Squad, 94 Cricket Hill Road, Hudgins, Va. 23076.

Services will be private. Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.