Elizabeth Gail's Obituary
ELIZABETH JANE GAIL - January 16, 1944 - November 25, 2024
Elizabeth (Liz) was born in New Jersey to Donald Sutherland Jacob, Sr (deceased) and Jane Lucy Jacob (deceased). Liz graduated from Woodbridge High School, and Hackensack School of Nursing. After graduating from nursing school she joined the Navy and attended Officer Candidate School, Rhode Island. Upon completion of her commitment to the Navy, she moved to San Jose, CA, and met her former husband Dewey Gail. They had two sons, Phillip David Gail (deceased) and Michael Scott Gail. The Gail family moved to Charlotte, NC in the late 1970's.
Liz was a dedicated nurse and finished her career working in the Eye Unit at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.
Liz loved her dogs and had many over the years. Liz was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Huntersville, NC, and was very involved in the flower guild, vestry, and community outreach.
Liz is survived by her son, Michael, and grandsons, Charlie and Harry. Liz was the oldest of six children. She is survived by Dian Bidwell, sister, Donald Sutherland Jacob, Jr., brother, Clare Lucinda Jacob, sister, and Catherine (Kate) Vaughn Moody, sister. She was predeceased by her brother, Peter Thomas Jacob. Liz is also survived by 5 nephews and 5 nieces.
A celebration of her life will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Friday, January 31, 2025, @ 1:00pm.
Her remains will be interred in the columbarium at St. Mark's near her parents at a future date.
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