of Leslie, AR
July 26, 1939 - June 25, 2014
Gail Bryan Passmore, age 74 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 26, 1939 to Floyd Knapp and Juanita (Bryan) Knapp.
Gail attended the Leslie First Baptist Church where she had been a member since childhood. She was the organist for many years. She attended the University of Arkansas for four years where she was pledged in Kappa Kappa Gamma. Gail was an excellent student. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and taught home economics in the public school system for several years. After retiring from teaching she ran the Fabric Center in Leslie, along with her two aunts, Maurine Flynn and Daphne Killebrew. Gail was a superb seamstress and sewed clothing for many well-known professionals. Gail's later years were spent being a full time caregiver, mother and grandmother to her husband, Jerry, her children and grandchildren, who affectionately called her "Nanny". Gail enjoyed attending the horse races with Jerry and was a wonderful handicapper for him. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Gail was a beautiful lady with a wonderful smile who loved all those she met. She will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.
Gail is preceded in death by parents, Floyd Knapp and Juanita Reeves; and two daughters, Holli Ann and Kelli Bryan Passmore.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Jerry Passmore of the home; daughter, Misty Harness and husband Shane of Leslie; grandchildren, Casey Armes and Gary Armes; step grandson, Garrett Harness; sister, Sally Boyd and husband Don of Conway; brother, Tom Knapp and wife Sandy of Leslie; sister-in-law, Loretta Smith and husband Wesley of Oxley; brother-in-law, Dale Passmore and wife Carolyn of Kansas City, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who will also mourn her passing.
Funeral services for Gail will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Phillip Clark, Bro. Shirl Williams and Bro. Dale Passmore officiating. Special music will be by Sandy Knapp and Brook Singletary. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Friday, June 27, 2014 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Leslie Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Wade Smith, Mike Holley, Michael Brent Holley, Don Flynn, Jess Knapp and Eric Singletary. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Slone, Bryant Carney, Skip Armes, Don Berryhill and Rick Downer.
Jerry I am so sorry to hear about Gail she was such a wonderful person, I will miss her. My prayers are with you family and I know God will give you peace.
Jerry and family - -Frank and I were sadden to just hear about Gail's passing away. We loved her so dearly, as we do you. I know your heart is heavy, and we pray the Lord will provide you the comfort needed during this time.
Jerry,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I tried to call your home number but was unable to get in touch with you. I know Mrs. Passmore was a lovely women and that you and family will certainly miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mike
Jerry:
Was sorry to hear of Gail's passing.Had not seen her in years but remember her as a beautiful, caring person and am sure she remained the same throughout her life.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Sincere Regards,
Max McElmurry
It is sad to lose another life long friend and neighbor. I have a special place in my heart for the people I grew up around in Leslie. To me its like we were all extended family, seeing familiar faces and having kind exchanges or maybe sharing the same joke between each other for years and years. We are all getting older and ever so often one of us goes to the other side. I don't know, but I'm hoping we will all have our small, close knit community of Leslieites together in heaven. In the meantime, Gail will be in our hearts and minds, never to be forgotten. Rest in the arms of Jesus Gail, there can be no better place. My love and prayers to the family, Cheryl (Strong) Hensley
I am grateful for her influence as my teacher and her support as my friend, especially in my twenties and early thirties. The world is a better place for Gail having been here.
I was deedly saddened to hear of Gail's passing. We had such fun times
growimg up and in our teens She will be missed, by all of us, but today she is singing in glory.We look forward to seeing her there some day.
I am so sorry to hear of Gail's passing. She was a treasure to her family and her community and had the unique ability to make the day brighter for everyone she came into contact with. God bless Jerry and Misty and the rest of the family.
Mrs. Passmore always had a smile and kind word whenever you saw her. I have been gone from Leslie for years but still remember her and Jerry as well as Coach Knapp. I know she is in haven looking down on her family and knowing she gave them the strength to carry on in these difficult times. My you rest in peace and enjoy being with you 2 daughter's who have been waiting on you. God bless.
So sorry for your loss. Gail's smile and warmth were loved by all! I have a feeling she and her lovely aunts Daphne and Maureen are already firmly in charge of the Leslie part of heaven and have everything running like a top in anticipation of the rest of us showing up.
We were so sorry to hear about Gail. Our sympathies and prayers for the family.
We will miss you Gail
Paul & I are sorry to hear of Gail's passing. Our thoughts and prayers with all the family during this difficult time.
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories of Gail and her aunts at the Fabric Store. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Mrs Passmore always had a kind heart.
Misty and Jerry,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful childhood memories at your house during the summer. Gail was a sweetheart with a beautiful smile.
Prayers!
Breanna Adams Faught
Gail was a talented, classy, and wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.
Deepest sympathy to her family.
She is having a glorious reunion with Kelly and Holly.
Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers or with you at this time of need my God Bless you and keep you
I was saddened to hear of Gail's passing. She was a special lady - strong, kind, and friendly - and she'll be missed by all that knew her. My prayers and thoughts are with Jerry and the family.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Gail was a beautiful lady inside & out. She always had a beautiful smile. Always made you feel special. She will be greatly missed.
So sorry to hear of this loss. Gail was a wonderful woman. Always smiling. I'll never forget her. Prayers for all the family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jerry and the rest of the Passmore family. GOD BLESS
My sincere sympathy in the loss of Gail. I have fond memories of going to the Fabric Center in Leslie with my mother-n-law, Jennie Lou and getting to visit with Gail. She was always so pleasant and such a joy to be around.
My heart is saddened by the loss of such a beautiful lady. Gail was the personification of grace, strength, and devotion to family. I will always treasure the memories of her kindness to me---the little curly haired girl from two doors down. Godspeed.
So sorry to hear og Gail passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. But you will see her again in a better place.
Beautiful woman in so many ways...fondest of memories! She will be remembered, and dearly missed. Much love and prayers to the entire community, family and friends
Both of our daughters grew up going into the Fabric Store w/ Gail. Gail would make them paper dolls and our eldest was given a dress from one of her daughters she had lost at a young age.
Gail was richly blessed with a very loving and caring family and community
Rest, sweet Gail
Mrs Gail Passmore was one of the most gracious ladies I have ever met. She made her mark on this earth. She is with Our Lord Jesus Christ today.
Jerry, I am so sorry about your loss. Gail was so beautiful and sweet. I can see from all the comments that she was loved by every one who knew her.
I am so saddened by the news of Gail's passing. She made a tremendous contribution to this earth while she was here. She influenced my life by being a role model for me during the years that I had her as a teacher. I am praying for peace in the hearts of her family and loved ones.
It has been too many years since we last saw Jerry and Gail since we moved from Searcy County in 1999. Always enjoyed visiting with Jerry and seeing Gail's smile. Gail will be missed by everyone and our thoughts are with Jerry in this sad moment.
Family,
Living in Leslie, going to school with Gail....later, seeing her in her hometown while visiting, she was as beautiful as she was in the 1940's ~ '50's. I know her family will covet all our prayers. What a wonderful Christian legacy she leaves.
Tom & Sandy, Jerry & family: So sorry for your loss! Gail was a joy to be with and a friend to all. We will miss her! Mary Rains Scheulen
So sorry for your loss of Gail, we will be be praying for the family that God will give you peace and strength during this time of sorrow. As I remember she was a beautiful person inside and out.
She was a beautiful lady. Prayers for all.
Ms. Gail was a beautiful lady, always smiling and always looked so neat anytime I saw her. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Misty---Sweetheart, I'm so sorry about the loss of your mom. She was one of the nicest ladies, always smiling her beautiful smile! I know it's hard to know this at this time, but, please believe me, it will get a little easier each day when dealing with the loss of a mom. You will have good days and bad days...and eventually the god will start to out number the bad! Just always remember how much you meant to her and what you meant to each other! You'll be in my prayers and thoughts! Love you!
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was so full of love and Misty you were the world to her.
So sorry to hear about Gail. Sally Wilson said it best "heaven will be a little sweeter now". I feel so blessed to have known Gail and to have had her as a teacher.
Mom a Gail you'll always be forever in my heart..
she always had a kind word
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ms. Gail was always a hero to me. She was so beautiful and gracious.
My Heart goes out to this family! She was a beautiful lady inside and out! Heaven is getting a Beautiful Angel! May they have my Love and Prayers!
Saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one....She was a beautiful and strong lady. I was classmates with Holli and she was such a nice girl...I remember she had the most beautiful handwriting....Gail had so much love to give and tho I don't really know you Misty....you were blessed with a gem of a mother. You and your dad are in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of Gail's passing..I remember her when I was a child how beautiful and classy she was..Always a smile on her face..My thoughts and prayers are with her family
Coach, so sorry to hear about Mrs. Passmore. She was a wonderful kind person and a great teacher. She always had a beautiful smile and was nice to everybody she met. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry, my thoughts are with you. Gail was a role model for little girls that knew her. We wanted to grow up and be "just like Gail". She was a grand lady. Her kindness and leadership will be missed.
Laverne Russell Crouch
My heart is saddened by the passing of such a beautiful, sweet lady. My prayers go out to Jerry, Misty, Casey, and Gary.
Jerry,and Misty we are so sorry to hear about Gail passing away.We send you all our deepest sympathy ,and prayers.
Eddie ,and Kathy Morrison
The news of Gail's passing has made me sad today because of the loss for her family and friends. But her life was a beautiful picture of a gracious lady. Her smile could light up a room and make you glad you knew her. I worked for her several years at the Fabric Center and she was very kind and everyone loved her. We will miss her.
I am so sorry to learn of the sad news. All of you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jerry and all the family in your loss.
I remember Gail with fondness and admiration in the way she handled the early tragedies in her young life.
Jerry- So sorry to hear about Gail. She was a wonderful lady and a great Home Ec. teacher. Glad she isn't suffering anymore and is united with the girls again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love
Daphna and Jimmy Keys