Gail Holleman, age 78 of Wayne City, passed away while surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at White Oak Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon.
Gail was born on December 9, 1945, in Salem the daughter of Dale and Alice (Roux) Holleman. She is survived by a son, Scott Holleman and wife Dana of East Alton; daughter, Justine Loker and husband Karlyn of Keenes; grandsons, Kris Loker and wife Deanna, T.J. Loker and wife Ashley, and Cory Holleman and wife Emmalee; step-grandson, D.G. Toombs; granddaughters, Chelsea Greene and husband Ryan and Amanda Clark and husband Canyon; ten great-grandchildren, Graceland Loker, Javen Loker, Kinley Loker, Broxton Greene, Kaelynn Loker, Kylar Loker, Elsie Holleman, Oaklee Holleman, Raegan Clark, and Huxley Holleman; three step-great-grandchildren, Alexis Greene, Kayleigh Toombs, and Jackson Toombs; and three sisters, Maryanne Allen, Katie Meyers and husband James, and Linda Butcher and husband Archie.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Holleman; her mother, Alice Fatheree; and a brother-in-law, Harold Allen.
Gail was a member of Orchardville Church where she was one of the founding members in 1982. She spent countless hours reading and making marks and notes in her Bible. She worked as a cashier at various businesses in the area. Gail loved cooking and sharing her recipes. She spent countless hours clipping newspaper articles and making scrapbooks. Her generous spirit touched many. She will be remembered for her strong sense of independence throughout her life.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Orchardville Church in Xenia with Rick Hays officiating. Crouse Funeral Home in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements.
