Gayle Dooley Toms's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2020 in Bedford, Virginia

Gayle Dooley Toms

November 8, 1954 - September 3, 2020 (65 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

Gayle Dooley Toms's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2020 in Bedford, Virginia

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Updike Funeral Home Inc

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Gayle Dooley Toms

November 8, 1954 - September 3, 2020 (65 years old)

Bedford, Virginia

Gayle Dooley Toms Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gayle Dooley Toms of Bedford, Virginia, born in Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 65, on September 3, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gayle Dooley Toms or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lee Benton Dooley and Sarah Harris Dooley. She is survived by: her husband Billy Ray Toms; her daughter Christy Gillette (Casey); her stepdaughters, Elizabeth Nelms (Mike) and Anne Morrison (Jeff); her siblings, Wanda Ware, Elaine Falls (Mark), Ann Kirby (Edward), Lori Mae Dooley, Ronnie Dooley (Jeanne), Philip Dooley (Donna) and Douglas Dooley (Lisa); her parents-in-law, Ray and Gladys Toms; her siblings-in-law, Dale Toms (Debbie), Kent Toms (Kathleen), Ronnie Toms (Debbie) and Lisa Eubanks (James); and her grandchildren, Tyler Harris (McKayla), Landis Gillette, Laurel Gillette, Maddy Bates and Ryan Nelms. She is also survived by many nieces & nephews.

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Updike Funeral Home Inc



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September 6, 2020

Glenda Snead Overstreet lit a candle

“In loving memory of Gayle Dooley Toms, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. When Gayle would smile and laugh the whole room would light up! Cherish those memories ! Billy I know you will. Take care”


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September 6, 2020

Sue lawrence wrote a sympathy message

“Praying God will give you all peace as God has called your beloved Gayle home. “He said to be absent from the body is present with the Lord.” One day all of you who know Jesus as their savior will see Gayle again. You are all in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. Love in Christ Sue and Emmett Lawrence”


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Visitation

Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service
1140 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523

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Sep 07

Funeral service

Updike Funeral Chapel
1140 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA 24523

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Sep 07

Burial

Suck Spring Baptist Church
3887 Jopling Rd, Bedford, VA 24523

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