Barbara Gayle Gowens

Friday, February 8, 2013

B. Gayle Gowens, 70, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by her family.

Born on Jan. 26, 1943 in Nashville. Tenn., she was the daughter of the late William and Edna Walpool.

Gayle and her husband Alvin shared 48 happy years together.

She is survived by her husband and daughters, Tricia Fitzsimmons of Albuquerque, N.M. and Karen Gaskill and husband Chris of Jacksonville, Fla., as well as several stepchildren. Also surviving is her brother Thomas Walpool and wife Joyce of Aiken, S.C.

She was a proud and loving 'Granny' to Abby and Zach Fitzsimmons, Isaac Gaskill and baby Jack, who will join their clan this March.

Gayle touched the lives of hundreds of residents who passed through the doors of Asbury Towers, where she worked as the activities director.

Gayle was a devoted Christian, and we know she was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven, where she was reunited with her parents and most importantly her Heavenly Father. Gayle will be missed by all those who loved and cherished her so much.

The family is welcoming visitors at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11 at Hanna Street Baptist church in Greencastle, with a memorial service to begin at 7 p.m.