Gail G. Smith

Gail Gibson Smith, 86, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.

She was born in Herndon on July 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Mason Francis and Marian Gibson Herndon Smith.

Gail was a member of St. Paul's Church in Staunton and was retired from Westinghouse Electric Corporation/McQuay International with forty-four years of service. She later worked for Belle Grae Inn, Deborah Gartzke - Attorney at Law, and Home Instead Senior Care.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Malrie Herndon Smith; her uncles, Starke Smith and his wife, Emma, and Joe Rucker and his wife, Alice; and seven half-brothers.

She is survived by her brother, Starke Herndon Smith and his wife, Jean; her nieces, Elaine S. Campbell, Emily S. Reno and her husband, John; her great-nieces, Haley and Anna Campbell and Lindsey Reno; her great-nephew, Mason Reno; many special friends; and her beloved cats.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Henry Funeral Home in Staunton with the Reverend Russell Heinrich officiating.

Inurnment at Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton will be private and at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Church (2000 Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton, VA 24401); The Augusta Regional SPCA (PO Box 2014, Staunton, VA 24402); Cat’s Cradle (PO Box 2128, Harrisonburg, VA 22802); or to the Highland County Humane Society (PO Box 458, Monterey, VA 24465).