Gale Ann Wilkie
February 10, 1954 ~ August 25, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Gale Wilkie of Fletcher, NC, went home to be with her Lord on August 25, 2021, at her home in Hoopers Creek. She was surrounded by her loving husband, children and all her grandchildren after a long battle with cancer, “fully trusting” in her Heavenly Father each step of the way, never complaining.
She was the daughter of the late Jerome “Perry” Baker and Blanche Ellen Souther Baker and a lifelong resident of Hoopers Creek. After many years as a homemaker, she then worked for 31 years as a teacher’s assistant at Fletcher Elementary School loving each child and making a big impact on many children’s lives. She was an accomplished seamstress making everything from her children/grandchildren’s clothes, three-piece men’s suits and even wedding
dresses for her and her daughter. A phenomenal cook who always loved to share her home cooked meals, serving many friends, evangelist and missionaries who were passing through. She was a faithful member and actively served in many capacities at Fletcher First Baptist Church. She was a woman of great faith and touched many lives through her service and prayers.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Eugene Baker.
She is remembered by her husband of 47 years, Gary Mitchell Wilkie, her son, Richard “Jerome” Wilkie and his wife Amy of Fletcher, her daughter, Cristy Gale Youngblood and her husband Eddie of Fletcher. Gale is also remembered by her six grandchildren: Dakota Youngblood and his girlfriend Matana Dalton, Ivey Wilkie and his wife Grace, Emma Wilkie, Savanna Youngblood, Isaac Wilkie, and Avlyn Wilkie, along with her niece and nephews.
Services will be held at Fletcher First Baptist Church on Sunday the 29th. There will be a viewing to start at 2:30 pm followed by a Funeral Service at 3:00 pm. A graveside interment service will be held at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church old cemetery on Monday the 30th at 11:00 am.
A special thank you from the family for all your prayers, visits, calls, cards and food not only during this difficult time but throughout this long journey. May the Lord richly bless each of you.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fletcher First Baptist Church Backpack Ministry, 5 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher NC 28732.
Services
Funeral Service: August 29, 2021 3:00 pm
Fletcher First Baptist Church
5 Cane Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
687 1031
Graveside Service: August 30, 2021 11:00 am
Hoopers Creek Cemetery
Hoopers Creek Church Road
Fletcher, NC
828-687-3530
For those who wish to pay their respects: August 29, 2021 2:30 pm - May 6, 2025 3:00 pm
Fletcher First Baptist Church
5 Cane Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
687 1031
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Mrs.Gail, was humble calm and ever so loving & beautiful soul. To those of us who have gone through hardship, her ever smiling face gave us hope for the future.Your loss is felt even in our hearts. Her deep sense of spirituality should keep you and the children going through a new understanding into the journey of life. Be comforted by our Loving God Surrounding You & Your Family Ith His Arms In Love & Comfort.
Love In Christ,
Lorraine, Lynn & Krisma Sellers
We will always remember your wife’s strength, determination and positive attitude. The world was a better place because of her presence. We will miss her dearly. With sympathy. .
Praying for all of her sweet family members during this time and in the days ahead. We WILL see her again one day!!!
Mine and Bobbie’s friendship with Gale will never be forgotten. The Picken on that was between her and Bobbie will Be cherished forever. And the bib she made Bobbie will always be remembered, and Gary you will remember it. We still have it and I got it out and looked at it , just a kind memory of our sweet Gale. The last thing she said on the phone to me was do I need to come over and straighten Mr. Bobbie out. She was a faithful friend and a faithful follower of our Lord and Savior. We will see you again on the other side Ms. Gale
Bobbie & Shirley Arrowood
Such sweet memories of our time in school and church together. She was such a sweet lady. May God Bless and comfort all of you! 💕
Gary, Jerome, Cristy and family. We are so sorry to hear of Gale’s passing. Gary, you and Gale both have been such an inspiration to us both of your faithfulness to the Lord. Your family is special to us and we also have alot of special memories of Gale. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Rejoice to know that she is in no more pain or suffering and you will see her again one day. Hold on to those precious memories of her and all the things that she did, they will get you thru the darkest times and bring joy to your heart. What a Day That Will Be when you get to see her again.
To anyone who grew up in Hooper’s Creek in the late 70’s thru the mid 90’s you probably spent as much time at Gary and Gale’s house as you did your own. They treated you like family because to them you was! Lots of precious memories, Gale was the very definition and perfect example of how Christ wants us to treat one another. Much Love and many prayers to and for this precious family in this time.
Jason Root
Barbra Root
To Gale’s family, We know your hearts are saddened but you know she’s in the eternal presence of God. Gale’s dedication to God, her family and church exemplified a walk with Christ. Heartfelt sympathy and love is extended from us to the Wilkie family.
Gale was one of the most faithful christians i knew and she was an awesome teachers aide at Fletcher. she was always so kind and good. we were honored to know her. So sorry Gary and family for your loss. love and prayers Larry and Faye Rhodes
Carol inglehart
Carol inglehart
Gary, Christy and Jerome,
We have such good memories of Gale. She was an amazing Christian lady and will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We love you all. Mark and Rhonda Baldwin
Gale was a beautiful person inside and out. She was such a wonderful light for Jesus. Her faith during these last few years were such an inspiration to me. I’m sad for Gary and her family cause I know she will be missed. One day we’ll see her again and spend eternity together ❤
Gary and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Gale was a very special, courageous person and will be missed by all.
Gary & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Gail touched so many lives. She was a great person. She will be missed. God bless you all. Lucy (Case) Walker
Sorry Gary Jerome and Christy for your loss . But remember we will see her again soon . God bless you all.
Sending my deepest condolences to Gary and his family.
In Christ,
Sharon Smart
There are some people who make such an impact on your life that you never forget them: Mrs Wilkie was one of those people for me. As many kids as she interacted with each year, she never forgot my name and greeted me with the same sweet smile and hug whenever I saw her. Many years later, she saw my daughter in the hallway at Fletcher Elementary and called her “little Paige” before she even knew for sure she was mine and learned her name. She was a beautiful person and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. My prayers are with you all. ♥️
Joy hill I am so sorry for you all god bless you all
One of our sweetest, kindest, most God honoring patients we’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Gale always left us with her blessings and her amazing courage. So grateful for her witness and kindness to all her caregivers along the way. We will miss her testimony and love at our office.
Carroll and Nancy Hudgins our sincere sympathy Love and Prayers
Gary and family, sorry to hear of Gales passing. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Praying for the family. May the Lord give you peace!! Dinah Ingle
John and Katherine Therrell
Gary & Family, We’re so sorry for your loss. Such fond memories of Gale when our kids were at Fletcher Elementary. She will certainly be missed in the Hooper’s Creek Community.
Gary, Jerome, Christy and all of the family. I just learned today of Gale’s passing. I remember the endless love she had for each of the children who passed through the doors of any class she was assisting. Gale was truly a very special individual who was loved by so many and will be sorely missed by all she met. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dear Gary, Cristy and family,
Jody was looking for a friend’s obituary and came across Gale’s. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Gale was a precious and kind person. She was always very nice to our family and we appreciated her kindness. I know how close your family is and that this is a painful loss for everyone. I lost my dad three years ago and I miss him daily. I pray that God will be an ever present source of comfort for your family and may your precious memories sustain you in the days ahead. I’m ever thankful for the eternal hope that we have and that we can see our loved ones again. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Grindstaff Family
Gary and family, I was saddened to learn of Gale’s passing. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Just learned of your moms passing. She was a wonderful, beautiful, sweet christian lady.
Our prayers are with you and all the family. May God give you peace as only he can. Love you and your sweet family.
Mrs. Wilkie was an amazing person, I remember praying to be in her classroom as a kid because ever kid at Fletcher adored her. The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers and I’m truly sorry for your loss